Financial Planning & Report Analyst

Financial Planning & Reporting AnalystBedfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Hays are working in partnership with a well-established, global organisation to recruit a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst to join their high-performing finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing directly to business decision-making.

The Role
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, alongside driving the forecasting and planning processes across the business.
You'll partner with senior leadership and operational teams, providing analysis and insight to support performance, profitability and strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the production of forecasts across revenue, sales volumes, overheads and stock
- Delivering detailed P&L analysis and management reporting
- Monitoring actuals vs budget, identifying variances and key trends
- Maintaining and developing forecasting models and reporting systems
- Analysing sales performance across different regions and markets
- Supporting revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS
- Managing stock reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
- Providing timely, accurate management information to support decision-making
- Building strong relationships across the business and with international stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls

About You
We're looking for a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

You will ideally have:
- Experience in a similar finance or reporting role (minimum 3 years)
- AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and ideally studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Strong Excel skills (including look-ups and pivot tables)
- Experience using accounting and reporting systems
- A strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to take ownership will be key to success in this role.

What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to develop within a global organisation
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Scope to drive improvements and make a real impact

What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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