Job Description
FP&A Analyst
Location: Chesterfield (with travel to Hyde)
Sector: Manufacturing
Hours: 37.5 per week
I am working with a well-established UK manufacturing business, part of a wider international group, to recruit an FP&A Analyst based at their Chesterfield site, with required travel to their Hyde location.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
This is a newly created role to support the Finance Director in their decision making and drive company performance.
The Role
The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in providing high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic insight to support business performance and growth. The position works closely with senior leadership and operational teams, particularly within production and supply chain functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering insightful financial analysis and variance reporting to senior stakeholders
- Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on production volumes, cost drivers, and operational efficiency
- Developing robust financial models for scenario planning, capacity utilisation, and margin analysis
- Conducting variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Partnering with production and supply chain teams to align financial plans with operational realities
- Supporting department heads with financial insight and decision support
- Analysing key manufacturing KPIs including cost per unit, yield, scrap rates, and throughput
- Presenting financial findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior management
About You
- ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified
- Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Strong financial modelling capability
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
- Commercially focused with the confidence to engage and challenge senior leader
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance - £500 per month
- 33 days' holiday (including statutory public holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and welfare support)
- Discounts and cashback across a wide range of retailers, entertainment, travel, and technology
- Structured training and development to support long-term career progression
Working Pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday - 08.30 - 17.00 - on site
- Friday - work from home
I am keen to speak with finance professionals who enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and want to influence operational and strategic decision-making.
Apply online or contact me directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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