BSS, part of Travis Perkins plc, are now hiring for an exceptional Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.
This is far more than a traditional financial reporting role. You'll be a trusted advisor to directors, a key driver of profit improving activity and an essential partner to leadership across a complex multi-site group. If you are a strategic technology minded accountant who loves turning complex data into clear insights, driving budgeting cycles and collaborating across departments to eliminate inefficiencies, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, reporting into the Head of Finance, you will lead all aspects of our forecasting, budgeting, and commercial performance analysis across BSS UK and Ireland.
Hybrid Working
You will be expected to join the team and visit our BSS Coventry office twice a week.
From Janaury 2027 this will be an expectation of 3 days per week.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reporting & Automation: Owning and generating simple, automated reports designed to be easily understood and distributed across the business.
- Forward-Looking Insight: Controlling business-wide data distribution with a keen eye on future Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities.
- Budget Leadership: Leading the entire budget process to ensure a smooth, simple and effective cycle for all budget owners.
- Variance Analysis: Comparing actual financial results against targets to identify, investigate and explain performance gaps.
- Dashboard Design: Translating complex data into clear, interactive dashboards and KPI reports for executive leadership and the Board.
- Investment Evaluation: Evaluating the financial viability of major capital investments and new strategic business projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering across multiple departments to help non-finance teams optimise their commercial and financial decisions.
- Profitability & Cashflow: Analysing profit margins and cost structures to eliminate inefficiencies, boost profitability and project long term cashflow requirements.
- Regional Advisory: Attending regional director meetings to advise directly on financial performance and strategic focus areas.
Essential
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE).
- Proven experience operating within a multi-site branch operations business.
- Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across differing business areas.
We'd Particularly Like to See
- Practical knowledge of Kerridge finance systems.
- A background in dashboard design, data coding or building AI-driven reporting workflows.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus linked to business performance
- Car allowance
- Generous pension scheme with matched contributions (based on length of service)
- Save as you earn and share schemes that let you share in the Group's success.
- Colleague discount across Travis Perkins Group brands - 20% off at Toolstation
- Private medical cover
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Coventry employer: BSS LSE Region
BSS is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture in the vibrant Aberdeen area. With a sociable daytime schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for learning, employees can thrive while contributing to a team dedicated to delivering top-notch service in pipeline and heating solutions.
