Country: United Kingdom
City: Craigavon
Req ID: #
About Cubis Systems
Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the EUR27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.
Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.
We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrow’s solutions today.
Business Overview
Join a high-growth, global business with over $200m+ in revenue, operating across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany. We specialise in manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure projects, providing innovative and sustainable products to international clients.
Our market-leading brands - Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform - offer smart, safe, and sustainable solutions across various construction sectors. Through innovation, we empower our partners to enhance efficiency and safety with pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.
Together, we are transforming the way our world is built, collaborating on breakthrough ideas that deliver tomorrow's solutions today.
Position: Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner
Reports to: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Role Overview: The role entails effective business partnering with IPE sites and departments to support finance and business leadership in driving the delivery of the finance and business strategy. As we continue our ambitious growth journey, the successful applicant will play a critical role in decision making, financial planning and monthly management reporting processes, helping to support the growth and profitability of the group.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Business Partner to Cubis / NAL operational sites including overhead and site P&L reviews
2. Develop, manage and maintain the annual budget and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals
3. Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling to assess business performance
4. Prepare and present monthly financial reports and performance metrics to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations
5. Collaborate with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decisions
6. Divisional month-end process with cross functional department collaboration and review of spend
7. Developing credible budgets with relevant sites and functional departments
8. Month-end management accounts review for Cubis / NAL
9. Inventory and SLOB analysis and collaboration with operational teams
10. Freight costs analysis and support to Head of Logistics
11. Headcount alignment and employment costs analysis across the IPE Group
Associated Responsibilities:
1. Supporting colleagues across all divisions with financial information and analysis.
2. Identification and implementation of process improvements and automated reports to drive quality and efficiency within the team and across IPE
3. Tracking and reporting of operational / divisional performance initiative savings
4. All other duties as deemed necessary by the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Experience and Training:
1. Minimum 3-5 years accounting / finance / Business Partner level experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution
2. Prior experience of operating ERP systems
Essential Criteria:
1. ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified
2. A collaborative team player
3. Self-motivated and proactive in overcoming challenges
4. Able to be structured and logical, whilst having the agility to respond to changing priorities
5. Strong management and performance accounting capability
6. Analytical and deadline driven
7. High level IT skills preferable
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills
Essential Competencies:
1. Action oriented
2. Collaborates
3. Communicates effectively
4. Financial acumen
5. Nimble learning
6. Makes informed decisions
7. Plans and aligns
8. Shows self-awareness
9. Self-development
10. Optimises work processes
*Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated based on business needs. A good degree of flexibility and adaptability are key aspects of this role.
How
Interested candidates should submit their applications to recruitmentcubis-systems by Tuesday 8th April 2025.
What We Offer
1. Competitive salary
2. Company pension contribution
3. A range of healthcare options
4. Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
5. Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
6. Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
7. Employee referral programme
8. Family friendly policies
9. Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group
Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.
About CRH
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
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