Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAn exciting, fast growing Manufacturing businessWork with a really strong mentorAbout Our ClientMy client is a growing Manufacturing business based in Blackburn. Established over 50 years ago they have gone through a change of ownership in the last couple of years and are now owned by a much large overseas parent company who are committed to continue investing in the business.Job DescriptionWork with the FP&A Manager to ensure business unit objectives are aligned to the business' strategic objectives.Work closely with Operations to provide decision support via financial modelling, business case analysis and financial / management reportingWork with Operations Manager/Accounting during month end close activities to ensure expenses are appropriately captured and provide financial and analytical support to FP&A ManagerRoot cause analysis using data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend cost improvement ideasLead the financial planning and forecasting processes for the plant operations unit and annual capital planning for operating unitProvide in-depth analysis to FP&A Manager -Analysis on variances to plan and forecast, with a focus toward gap closureThe Successful ApplicantCIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalentProven ability to influence Operations to drive business successStrong financial background including experience with planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysisExperience in a manufacturing environment would be highly desirableSAP experience would be desirableStrong Excel skillsWhat's on OfferA competitive salary, a genuine opportunity to progress and hybrid working (2 or 3 days a week in the office).ContactNikki Harper (nee Shellard)Quote job refJN-042025-6714209Phone number+44 161 829 0468Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationBlackburnContract typePermanentConsultant nameNikki Harper (nee Shellard)Consultant phone+44 161 829 0468Job referenceJN-042025-6714209