Assistant Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

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.

Principle 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/Training:

• 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.

ABOUT US

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:

"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."

The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.

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