A large transport company are currently seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) on a fixed-term contract to maintain the current processes and deliverables of the Financial Planning team. This role has become available due to the secondment of the existing Head of FP&A to lead the selection and implementation of a new Financial Planning Tool.
The company a re a private equity owned transport company with operations all of the UK. The company are really investing in their finance department at the moment so this is a very exciting time for the business.
The role is based at their Shared Service Centre in Stockport, with flexible hybrid working arrangements and occasional travel to other locations across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the companies budget and forecasting processes, working closely with local Operating Company management and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure a consistent and realistic budget.
2. Collaborate with the Asset Management Director to shape CAPEX forecasts aligned with the latest available funding and timelines.
3. Own periodic reporting to the Board, ensuring internal consistency in reported figures and developing a coherent financial narrative.
4. Work closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to support the business needs across the Commercial Finance team.
5. Line manage one Commercial Finance Analyst a...