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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis page is loaded## Head of Financial Planning & Analysislocations: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11293# We are Ultra Precision Control SystemsUltra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working# # Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionThe Ultra Finance function leads the budgeting and forecasting processes and supports the strategy process, as well as managing performance against budget. In addition, it ensures that effective financial controls are in operation in all businesses to ensure stewardship of the Group's assets. It ensures compliance with best professional standards, statutory financial requirements and fiscal provision and undertakes tax planning activities and ensure that the Group's tax reporting duties are discharged. It ensures that the Group has adequate long-term funding to meet the requirements of its Strategic Plan and supports M&A.To design and deliver impactful FP&A, including Finance Business Partnering, across the PCS UK and US entities with oversight of FP&A at the CEMS business. This role will have a sizeable commercial angle to it, with the individual expected to help generate meaningful value within the business. This role also has management responsibility for the Business Intelligence team.This role will report directly to the CFO. The role will work very closely with the Financial Controller, forming a key finance leadership team.This role will be tasked with responsibility and ownership of:* Leading the analytics associated with monthly Actuals reporting, including variances to Budget, Forecast, Prior Year etc. Analysis will cover all aspects of the P&L, especially focusing on revenue and margins within Value Streams (i.e. platforms, portfolios, part numbers etc)* The creation and production of meaningful MI to support the timely and robust month end close, culminating in the production of a high-quality, timely and complete proposed (finance) board report to be prepared for the CFO* Leading the weekly Flash forecasting process, the output of which will be a forecast of orders, revenue, contribution margin, gross margin, IRAD, opex and EBITDA BOO, together with Operating Cash BOO for the current and subsequent two months (i.e. a 3 month rolling forecast). The output should be commercially insightful (with risk & opportunities and variance analysis for example) and should have the buy-in of the key business stakeholders. Actions arising should be noted and project managed to a timely conclusion* Leading the Quarterly and annual Budget forecasting processes to agreed timelines, based on meaningful and detailed supporting schedules built on bottom-up and analysable data sources. The process should be managed through an integrated financial model with appropriate automation and clearly and easily identifiable assumptions. The output will comprise of a high quality, insightful presentation pack aligned to a complete and timely OneStream data submission* Working collaboratively across the business to lead the annual creation, submission and subsequent periodic refreshes of the 5 year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will cover the front end of the business and project financially through a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow. The process should ensure a robust audit trail which is relatively easy for a reviewer to navigate their way through. The ultimate output will be a significant presentation pack providing analysis of the business through the prism of numerous different cuts and slices of the business* Developing and maintaining deep and meaningful margin analysis tools providing insight on historical and projected margins across the product range within the business. The analysis must be intrinsically linked and reconcilable to the General Ledger. The analysis should be produced in a way that enables finance and non-finance users of the tool to identify margins and make impactful decisions based on this information* Leading the creation and evolution of a robust, granular and well-presented MI suite, providing meaningful insight on business metrics in a timely fashion* Be the point Finance person for interacting with, and supporting the S&OP process, as well as ensuring it is fully integrated with financial forecasts. To enable this a keen interest will be required to ensure the Opportunities Tracker remains relevant for financial forecasting purposes* To lead finance business partnering, to include, but not be limited to: + Working very closely with the VP of Engineering and COO, providing day to day business partnering support, being a key member of their functional senior management, offering finance support, guidance and leadership to them and their teams + Embedding a culture of managing finance by operational metrics. Lead on the creation, capture, streamlining, cleansing and challenge of all financial operational metrics including key elements such as labour utilisation, efficiency, standard costs including labour routings, absorption, turnaround times etc + Be the point person for providing commercial finance leadership to the Repairs business, supporting growth in the business and improvement in margins. Additionally, working closely with the Financial Controller to provide financial comfort and controls of the warranty reserve, identifying opportunities to reduce the financial impact and identifying trends in warranty exposure + Partner in the creation of financially meaningful business cases for investment in IRAD, capitalised development, impairment testing etc + Finance lead on targeting and driving VCP opportunities* Working very closely with the Financial Controller (and team), especially to support the timely and accurate submission of month end reporting, year end audits, project accounting, bid submission and associate cost audits, and by providing insight and input to support meaningful balance sheet reconciliations on areas with significant Engineering or Operations underlying ownership* Leading the Business Intelligence team to improve the quality of data, reporting and systems across the business. Partner with the business to understand key business requirements, reporting challenges, manual processes and the like, transforming them through a structured program management approach into live, accurate, meaningful reports which are based on data which is integrally tied to the financials within the business* Identify opportunities to make improvements to IFS for capture of data, improvement of processes, creation of robust master data etc* Driving consistency of approach across all aspects of PCS and CEMS* Support ad hoc projects that may arise from time to time# Nationality RequirementsCandidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation operating within the FMCG and supply chain sector, is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Supply Chain Planner to support demand forecasting, stock optimisation, and supplier coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and resilient planner to play a key role in ensuring product availability while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Job Role Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Supply Chain Planner will take ownership of sales forecasting, stock management, and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics partners, you will help improve forecast accuracy, manage inventory levels, and support S&OP processes. Responsibilities • Review, manage, and amend weekly sales forecasts in collaboration with Commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy to within ±25%., • Manage stock levels on a weekly basis, ensuring inventory remains within agreed minimum and maximum parameters., • Drive reductions in overall stockholding in line with budgeted KPIs., • Monitor daily orders and stock levels within third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses to assess weekly ordering requirements., • Work closely with Account Managers to review forward demand forecasts., • Support S&OP activities by developing long-term baseline forecasts and converting sales forecasts into purchase forecasts., • Share demand plans with Procurement, suppliers, and 3PL partners to ensure future capacity requirements are met., • Identify and communicate potential supplier capacity constraints to Procurement and Commercial teams., • Place purchase orders with suppliers, track confirmations, and maintain accurate purchase ledger records., • Manage supplier-driven amendments and request under-lead-time changes where required to maintain customer supply., • Book and track transport movements, ensuring import/export and customs responsibilities are clearly understood., • Ensure all shipping and customs documentation is accurate, compliant, and handed over to the Customs team on time., • Build strong working relationships with suppliers, hauliers, and warehouse partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery., • Track sales performance versus forecast and proactively flag any stock availability risks., • Record and expedite non-conformance claims with hauliers and warehouse partners as required., • Collaborate with Sales, Technical, and Customer Service teams to plan stock for NPD launches and packaging change projects., • Maintain and manage stock planning tools and spreadsheets, consolidating data to support effective decision-making., • Provide weekend and public holiday cover on a rota basis, escalating major issues where necessary., • Undertake ad hoc duties to support the wider business as required. Personal Profile • Previous experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or inventory management, ideally within FMCG., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify variances and performance deviations., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Calm and effective under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Strong influencing skills, able to work cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy and logistics efficiency., • Methodical, thorough, and proactive approach to work., • Confident IT user with strong Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word., • A collaborative team player with a flexible and positive attitude. Benefits include: • Opportunities for personal development and ongoing training, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package Ref Code: CV(phone number removed) To apply, please send your comprehensive CV in strict confidence, quoting the reference above and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash. Please include current salary details within your application. Due to high response levels, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within one week, regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion

Senior Cost Controller - Major Infrastructure Projects. Manage and report cost performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). Are you looking to take the next step in your Cost Control or Project Controls career? Join a rapidly growing PMO delivering some of the UK

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 power plants in construction in Eye. The Cost Controller position comes with a salary from £45,000 to £50,000. Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and forec

Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer Brighton / Hybrid£60,000 plus excellent benefits and development opportunities / 2 days per week either in the office or on site (3 days remote)The Senior Cost Controller is responsible for overseeing the cost control and forecast on key infrastructure

Cost ControllerOur prestigious, manufacturing client based in Wroxham within the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry, are seeking a Costing Officer to join their team. Purpose of the RoleThe role co-ordinates aspects of materials and labour inputs into the options costings database. Drawing together in

A recruitment firm specializing in project management is seeking a Project Controller in England to take ownership of cost, schedule, and risk management on complex defence programmes.

An international construction company is seeking a proactive Cost Controller to oversee financial monitoring and cost management in the UK and abroad. Candidates should have experience in cost control within construction, excellent analytical skills, and fluency in English and French. This role invo

A leading energy and metals company in Greater London seeks a Senior Cost Controller for its Operations & Control team.

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Cost Controller to join their Defence South East team. You will be responsible for cost control and performance management across high-profile projects. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cost management within the Defence or complex se

Improve project process by developing and implementing cost structure, then manage job-specific code of accounts for WBS approvals.

Prepare accruals to ensure timely and accurate reflection of the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) in project cost data. Develop and maintain cost tracking tools as needed, and generate regular cost reports, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to assess project performance. Assist in the creati

Proven experience as a Cost Controller or Cost Engineer. You’ll control, track and forecast all project costs to keep our Teesside site project on budget and fully auditable. Develop cost estimates and assessments for variations.

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a Cost Controller to manage project costs at their Teesside site. The role involves developing accurate cost estimates, supporting financial forecasting, and ensuring all cost reports are audited correctly.

A leading construction materials company in England is looking for a Plant Cost Controller to join their Finance Team.

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 power plants in construction in Eye & Bedfordshire. Maintain accurate cost reporting, including weekly and monthly cost reports for senior project and commercial man

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Cost Controller for a fixed term contract of 12 months to oversee and manage costs across two power plants in construction. The role involves monitoring project budgets and costs. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic working environment with a fo

Supports the local Plant Operations teams in preparing their local Budget plans, including production volumes and costs. Providing financial support and analysis to facilitate World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and cost deployment.

A leading manufacturer in construction materials in the UK is seeking a Plant Cost Controller to join their Finance Team.

Our cost controller team deals with third party developer funds that are used to install mains in our water network. The team negotiates how much the job will cost before starting and manages the costs throughout the project. Shadow and Learn: Work closely with our experienced Cost Controllers to un

A leading independent engineering firm in West London is seeking a Cost Controller for a permanent, hybrid role on a major infrastructure project. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining target costs, preparing cost reports, and ensuring compliance with NEC contract standards. The ideal ap

We are seeking a Cost Controller to support the MEP package on a major infrastructure project, delivered under an NEC3 Option C Target Cost subcontract. Track Actual Defined Cost vs Target Cost. This role is key to ensuring costs are accurately captured in line with the Schedule of Cost Components (

Are you a detail‑driven finance professional looking to bring your expertise to international construction projects? We are seeking a highly proactive and autonomous Cost Controller to oversee financial monitoring and cost management across multiple construction projects in the UK, Channel Islands

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee and manage costs across two power plants under construction in Eye & Bedfordshire. Responsibilities include managing project costs, monitoring budgets, validating invoices, and providing financial insights. Candidates must have exp

We are seeking a Cost Controller to support the MEP package on a major infrastructure project, delivered under an NEC3 Option C Target Cost subcontract. This role is key to ensuring costs are accurately captured in line with the Schedule of Cost Components (SCC) and effectively forecast to protect p

A leading company in the nuclear project lifecycle seeks a Cost Control Manager to provide comprehensive cost management and reporting services.

A leading consulting firm in London is hiring a part qualified/newly qualified Accountant to manage overhead costs across UK and US entities. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, possesses strong cost accounting skills, and is an effective communicator with senior stakeholders.

A leading independent engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Cost Controller to support major infrastructure projects. This permanent position involves stringent cost management, forecasting, and compliance with NEC contracts.

The Cost Controller designs, implements, and maintains robust cost-control systems that support objective decision-making, clear accountability, and effective management control. The Cost Controller is a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional responsible for overseeing cost management at

A reputable water utility company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Cost Controller to join their team. This opportunity involves managing project costs and ensuring compliance with company standards.

The role involves ensuring transparency in costs and performance across all levels, designing cost-control systems, and delivering insightful cost analyses to stakeholders. A leading poultry processing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly analytical Cost Controller to oversee cost manag

A growing real estate business is seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee property and portfolio-level costs. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in cost management and financial reporting. This role involves managing accruals, prepayments, and providing accurate cost gov

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Controller to oversee financial management across two power plants in Eye and Bedfordshire. The ideal candidate will manage project costs, ensure accurate reporting, and support budget forecasting.

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 power plants in construction in Eye & Bedfordshire. Maintain accurate cost reporting, including weekly and monthly cost reports for senior project and commercial man

Aligns with planner to ensure costs and schedule are aligned, providing time phased cost forecasts for sales pacing. Supports forecast estimation and verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers' invoices, timesheets, travel expenses. Aligns with p

Job DescriptionOverviewOur client is seeking a temporary assistant to support the Cost Controller in daily financial and administrative tasks in one of their construction sites. ResponsibilitiesAssist with daily cost monitor. The assistant will help ensure accurate cost tracking and smooth coordinat

Supports forecast estimation and verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers’ invoices, timesheets, travel expenses. Communicates cost status/forecasts/risk to budget holders and drives/supports risk mitigation and cost out. Aligns with planner