Financial Planning Analyst, Cheltenham, 6 months, £50-60K plus benefits
An established organisation is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to take ownership of Opex reporting, cost control and Capex tracking for its Cheltenham site. This is a key role for a Qualified Accountant who enjoys delivering accurate financial insight and partnering with the business to drive performance.

The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of monthly Opex reporting, providing clear analysis and supporting operational leaders in understanding cost drivers and budget performance.

Key responsibilities include
Full ownership of Opex accounting, reporting and cost centre management
Month?end responsibilities including Opex P&L, prepayments, accruals and intercompany
Developing reporting tools and improving automation and accuracy
Investigating variances, resolving miscoding and reviewing trends throughout the month
Balance sheet reconciliations and overhead reviews
Tracking Capex spend against budget and major projects
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and audit requirements

About you
Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
Strong systems capability with advanced Excel skills
Confident communicator able to work with financial and non?financial stakeholders
Able to build strong cross?functional relationships
Comfortable working under pressure and managing deadlines
Analytical, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
This role offers regular interaction with senior management, operational teams and global finance colleagues, providing excellent exposure across the business.
If you're detail?driven, commercially aware and ready to make an impact, this is a strong opportunity to step into a pivotal analytical role within a progressive organisation.

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