Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsReporting, process improvement, budgets, variance workDecision support, financial modelingAbout Our ClientMarket leading, PE backed group with ambitious growth plans and European footprint, Derby based with Hybrid workingJob DescriptionFinancial Planning & AnalysisSupport the preparation, coordination and consolidation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans across the Group.Produce monthly management reporting, analysing actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.Identify key financial trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear commentary and actionable recommendations.Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning and business decision-making.Support the preparation of monthly performance packs and financial presentations for senior management.Commercial & Operational SupportPartner with operational and commercial teams across the businesses to understand financial performance and key business drivers.Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating costs, overheads and profitability across business units, projects and contracts where relevant.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), helping the business understand performance against financial and operational targets.Support project and contract profitability analysis, identifying margin improvement opportunities and areas of financial risk.Challenge assumptions and provide financial insight to support cost control, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.Group Reporting & Financial ControlAssist with the consolidation and analysis of financial information across multiple entities or business units.Support the month-end reporting process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and consistent.Work closely with Financial Controllers and local finance teams to investigate variances and improve reporting quality.Contribute to the development and standardisation of Group reporting processes, templates and financial models.Support cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis and other key financial planning activities.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve financial reporting, forecasting accuracy and the efficiency of finance processes.Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and financial models, using Excel and business intelligence tools where appropriate.Support the implementation and optimisation of financial systems, reporting processes and data analytics.Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, business cases and strategic projects as required.The Successful ApplicantYou will be a Qualified accountant with strong technical and FP&A skills, advanced financial modelling ability and the stakeholder management skills to work effectively within a fast paced, PE backed environmentWhat's on Offer£55-65K plus bonus and Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Derby office) and real career progression with a growing groupContactNeil MantleQuote job refJN-082026-7075912Phone number+44 115 9349607Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereDerbyContract typePermanentConsultant nameNeil MantleConsultant phone+44 115 9349607Job referenceJN-082026-7075912