A multi-site consumer business based in Lichfield is recruiting for a newly created Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join its dynamic Senior Leadership Team. A salary of £65,000 is on offer pension and bonus. Reporting to the CFO, the FP&A Manager directly supports the strategic development of the organisation and underpins commercial performance of the business. The Company The UK business is a household name and has a brand synonymous with quality and excellence. The UK turnover sits at circa £300 million and is part of a multi-national business which is currently experiencing high organic and acquisitive growth. The Role As FP&A Manager you will be responsible for driving the following: Building the commercial finance provision for the UK business. Improvements to the provision of management information and financial insight to the board. Lead the planning cycle covering P&L, balance sheet, cash flow & liquidity. Production of the annual operating plan and inter-year re-forecasts. Production of the long range plan which covers a three year horizon. Develop a strong understanding of the business model in order to analyse and influence business strategy. Works closely with the CFO and Exec team to develop and implement cash/liquidity stretch plans. Participate as a key member of the Leadership team. Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Exec including the CEO. Lead and continually improve the budgeting and forecasting processes including the budget, monthly forecasts and co-ordination of the strategic plan. Ensure that the FP&A team are a highly capable, driven finance team through training, development, support and mentoring. The Candidate The successful individual will have a strong track-record delivering financial planning and commercial support within a similar sized business in a similar role. Gravitas, credibility, passion and the ability to drive a high profile and complex agenda is essential, as is the ability to lead and be inspirational to others. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with exposure to delivering strategic change and driving a performance and continuous improvement culture. Please click 'apply', or call Jamie Carter on 0121 631 1751 for an initial conversation. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/85313894