Orka Financial is working with an international manufacturing business based in High Wycombe (5 days per week) to recruit a Consolidation & Planning Manager. The role is responsible for a broad set of consolidation, forecasting and planning activities. The role is UK based but includes responsibility for some European reporting alongside global consolidation tasks. The Consolidation & Planning Manager will own key relationships with a number of Senior non-finance stakeholders as well as taking ownership for the Groups consolidation work and consolidation tools. Responsibilities: Upload of regional Actuals, Forecasts and Plans Global consolidation of Actuals, Forecasts and Plans European Reporting and Analysis Creation of annual templates and reporting Development of local/EU/global reporting Training & support of system users Monthly consolidation, reporting and analysis of European Bookings and Backlog data Preparation and review of global schedules for Flash and Day 0 Outlooks Annual consolidation, reporting and analysis of global Shipments data Ownership of inputs and outputs for all forecasting and planning activities Global Product Margin Analysis European KPI Dashboard reporting updates and analysis Review of European contracts, to analyse for audited revenue recognition Dynamic Systems Pricing and discounting analysis Ad hoc business analysis and project support as required by Dynamic Systems team Ownership monthly reporting pack including update of forecasts and sales territory analysis Monthly dashboard updates and analysis Monthly territory reporting and analysis Supporting ad hoc strategic analysis and financial modelling Support Engineering Director with month end actuals analysis Monthly forecast updates and variance explanations Support budget inputs and year on year bridges Profile: • Forecasting and Planning experience, Consolidation experience • Excel proficiency • Understanding of broad range of accounting principles • Continuous improvement mindset • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or global equivalents) Salary: £55,000 - £67,000 benefits