My client is a fast growing, forward thinking professional services consultancy based in Knutsford. Due to growth, they are seeking a number of finance professionals to join them on a very exciting journey. Reporting to the Finance Director this role is the Head of FP&A. This is a group-based role and is looking for someone who is self-sufficient, has strong budget management skills and is able to bring recommendations/suggestions re processes as the business grows. This role would suit a good business partner that can talk finance to non-finance people and make it uncomplicated. Treasury experience/cash management helpful. Other duties will include: Provision of significant data and analysis, target setting and production of accurate, timely reports on all major KPI’s in the formats required for the business. Recognising key drivers in future financial performance to analyse ahead of the company reporting and assessing potential risks. Own the reporting, understanding key drivers with clear and concise explanation. Analysing and presenting financial performance, examining trends along with commentary to senior management Creating financial models to predict growth and forecast performance. Building annual budgets and forecasts for the Group and consolidating into one master budget. Analysing financial and operational performance Analysing budgets and forecasts and performing variance analysis to explain discrepancies. Evaluating new and existing projects investments and assets to determine their validity and appraise their value. Actively take part in creation of ad-hoc reports / analysis and presentation thereof. Providing support and insights to departments and stakeholders through simple ad-hoc reports and analysis Creating synergies for reporting and analysis; always looking at best practice and ways of streamlining & creating efficiencies Ensuring the efficiency of all controlling processes Compliance with controlling standards The right candidate for the role will be; Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA Be a self-starter, process driven and looking for a role that can be developed Be process driven and have experience of working with acquisitions Have proven experience within FP&A including financial modelling Strong Advanced Excel skills In return and excellent package will be offered along with hybrid working, development and progression. This is a really exciting role