Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the division's strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, and targets.
• Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with divisional and group objectives.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and 5-year plans, highlighting key threats and opportunities.
• Develop regular reporting and analysis, including variance analysis and key metric reports.
• Identify and analyse under performing areas of the business, driving process improvement and implementing new tools to support planning processes.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis expertise to business partners within the division.
• Manage financial processes around forestry partnerships.
• Foster strong working relationships with divisional and group finance teams.
• Create a culture of high performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Act as a visible role model for the organisation's values and provide support to the Head of Finance and finance team as required.

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, preferably with commercial exposure.
• Experience in people management and team leadership.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to provide strategic insights.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities, with a focus on driving team performance.
• Proven track record of continuous development and improvement initiatives.

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