Financial Planning Analyst

Your new companyA global, market-leading organisation operating across multiple consumer product categories, with a strong presence across international markets. As an employer of choice, it's a great opportunity for exposure in a fast-paced and high-performing environment. Your new roleThis role sits within a central finance function, supporting financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across multiple business units.This is a highly visible position, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence performance through insight-driven analysis and robust financial modelling.What you'll need to succeedSupport the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across business units.Consolidate financial data to produce group-level P&L forecasts and reporting, maintaining strong data integrity.Partner with business unit finance leads to review performance, challenge assumptions, and improve forecast accuracy.Deliver high-quality management reporting packs, including KPIs, headcount, operating costs, and capex tracking.Analyse financial performance at both detailed cost centre and consolidated level, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.Provide clear insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support decision-making and performance improvement.Lead and contribute to monthly financial review meetings, ensuring visibility of key trends and accountability for delivery.Support preparation of journal entries where required (accruals, recharges, intercompany) in collaboration with accounting teams.Develop and maintain financial models and ad-hoc analysis, including trend analysis, scenario planning, and ROI assessments.Act as a key link between finance, accounting, and operational teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication.Identify opportunities to improve and automate reporting processes, driving efficiency and standardisation across the function.What you'll get in returnStrong understanding of financial statements, reporting, and core accounting principlesHighly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insightsAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsConfident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levelsProactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlinesCollaborative mindset with the ability to work across functionsEducated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with 2-3+ years' experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical rolesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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