Assistant Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant in Ipswich

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group FP&A Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insight to the business. You’ll work closely with operational teams, contributing to decision‑making through meaningful analysis, while gaining exposure across both FP&A and core financial processes in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the FP&A team and wider business to deliver clear, insightful financial analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and the annual operating plan.
• Assist in evaluating new product initiatives through investment appraisal and business case analysis.
• Develop and enhance sales and margin reporting, including supporting BI system implementation.
• Provide insight to support inventory management, including excess and obsolete stock analysis.
• Contribute to monthly performance reporting, helping explain key drivers and variances.
• Support month‑end close activities, including journals and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate across the FP&A function to drive continuous improvement and best practice.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen) to enhance efficiency and insight.
• Support audit requirements and standard costing processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills with a keen interest in data.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Some exposure to a manufacturing environment is ideal although not essential.

Personal Characteristics

• A proactive, “can‑do” attitude with a desire to learn and improve.
• Curious mindset, interested in understanding the story behind the numbers.
• Strong team player who enjoys collaborating with and supporting others.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and confident communicator with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Energy and enthusiasm for improving processes and adding value.
• A drive to develop your skills and grow within FP&A.

Benefits

• Base compensation commensurate with experience.
• Performance‑based bonus for eligible positions.
• Cash and non‑cash benefits including comprehensive health and wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.