Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a key part in the company’s progression from a small company with “start-up” finance processes to a medium sized company with mature finance processes.

This is a business wide role which requires a focus on managing existing processes and adopting new practices as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of Reporting, Forecasting and Budgeting and providing Finance support for the business.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will provide Reporting and Forecasts of the organisation's cash flow, profit and loss (income statement) and operating performance for the upcoming quarter and year.

These forecasts inform management on the progress and effectiveness of the company’s strategic plans and investments.

 
Responsibilities for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:

Reporting Forecasting and Budgeting

- Manage the monthly and quarterly reporting process ensuring the timely production of department and consolidated reporting.
- Manage the preparation of companywide Quarterly forecasts of P&L Balance sheet and cash flow including explaining variances to budget and prior forecast for the leadership team.
- Consolidate quarterly Project forecasts ensuring the Company forecast reflect all major project milestones.
- Prepare annual Department budgets - Work with department budget holders to prepare and review forecasts on a quarterly basis ensuring sound financial management and planning.
- Prepare quarterly and annual Cashflow forecasting to inform long term funding decisions.

Financial Statement preparation

- Manage the year end audit and have oversight of the year-end financial statement preparation ensuring the main statements and supporting documents are accurately presented and reconciled.
- Ensure reporting is in line with UK GAAP and adopted policies as well as ensuring the statements are converted to IFRS for group consolidated reporting as required.
- Liaise with external accountant to provide information for the annual Corporation Tax return and R&D claim.
- Liaise with external financial accountant to complete any company secretarial duties re.

filings with Companies House.

Experience required by the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:

- Professional accounting qualification – CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
- Previous relevant experience working in a similar role with 5+ years progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, in corporate finance, consulting, auditing or another analytic environment.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Experience creating financial statements, accounts, and reports.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month / year end financial processes.
- Ability to distil complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with software packages SAP, would be an advantage.

Benefits

- Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Hybrid working available.
- Optional 9/75 working pattern (9-day working fortnight).
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
- Private healthcare.
- Relocation allowance.
- New state of the art office and cleanroom facility.

 

If your skills and experience match this Financial Planning & Analysis Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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