FP&A Analyst

Why choose us?

 BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.  

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍

 What's the role? 

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for providing financial insights to the finance and operational leadership. They take an active role in Forecasting the financials of the business and then measuring and explaining Actuals versus forecast. 

The FP&A analyst is also supporting the business on process and project reviewing. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Elaborate detailed budget for the different functions and categories of spend 
• Partner with Functional leaders to plan and review commitments and costs incurred 
• Reallocate costs to the relevant cost centre when required 
• Establish Forecast by department and cost categories 
• Provide variance analysis versus Forecast 
• Contribute to the monthly closing process, posting journals 
• Financial reporting through our Corporate consolidation tool (OneStream) 
• Coordinate the monthly reporting pack for the business 
• Support functional leaders with the tracking of the hours booked by the teams 
• Forecast Hours and financial recovery; explain variances to forecast 
• Calculation of hourly labour rates by functions, communicate on variances 
• Understanding of project costs, sold vs actual for both materials and labour
• Reforecasting future projects based on current known views

What we’re looking for: 

Qualifications

• Preferred for CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset 
• Advanced Excel & modelling 
• Process driven, continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Strong communication skills 

Experience

• Experience in manufacturing corporation is essential.  
• 5 years’ experience 
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Sap, Oracle, Sage) 

What's in it for you?   

• Competitive salary 
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
•  24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
• Bike2work scheme 
• Long Service Awards 
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.