Plant Controller

About this role:  

The Group FP&A team is responsible for the Group planning and reporting processes and works with senior stakeholders across a wide range of functions to provide actionable financial insight. Reporting to the Group FP&A Director, the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialist is responsible for ownership of the Group’s planning and reporting process, working with the regional finance and supply chain teams. This role requires familiarity with FP&A processes and best practice and an ability to derive and communicate actionable insights to the regional finance teams.  

This role provides critical support in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis by serving in an individual contributor capacity, and is focussed on delivering accurate financial insights and reports to support the FP&A team and Finance business partners. The FP&A Specialist ensures maximal data quality and consistency across financial processes within the team, playing a vital role in supporting financial decision-making. 

Accountabilities: 

• Conduct financial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks and opportunities. This includes using statistical techniques, data visualization tools, and industry benchmarks to gain insights into the company's financial health and performance.  

• Develop and maintain financial models that incorporate various assumptions and data points to predict future financial performance under different scenarios. 

• Prepare detailed financial reports and present crucial financial information for senior leadership, and to finance team members in a clear, concise, and insightful manner. This may involve creating reports, presentations, and dashboards that summarise key financial metrics, trends, and forecasts. 

• Conduct basic variance analysis to identify and explain discrepancies between actual financial results and projections, ensuring accuracy in reporting. 
  -Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business 

• Stay up to date on industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis, making recommendation to senior management and the Finance leadership team to support the optimisation of FP&A operations and practices. 

• -Support the preparation and updating of forecasts and budgets for assigned business areas, ensuring they are accurate and aligned with corporate objectives. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business to collect relevant data, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial information across teams. 

• Assist with process improvement efforts within FP&A, supporting initiatives that enhance efficiency and streamline reporting. 

• Ensure high data integrity in all reports and financial models, complying with established financial policies and maintaining accuracy across all outputs. 

• Stay up to date on industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis, making recommendation to senior management and the Finance leadership team to support the optimisation of FP&A operations and practices. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may hold a professional