Senior Finance Analyst

IMI plc

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Comprising of three specialist divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering, each is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage.

We employ approximately 10,000 people in over 50 countries around the world, find out more about IMI plc and our divisions here: www.imiplc.com

Role Overview

The FP&A Analyst will prepare analysis and insight on the three Business Units within Precision; provide business partnering support to the Business Units and sites; and lead on developing and implementing process improvements. The role is a key role in the IMI Precision Engineering Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the delivery of the Division’s monthly actuals reporting and preparation of robust annual budget and quarterly forecasts.

• Analysis of key areas of the profit and loss and balance sheet, working with the Business Units to understand and challenge unusual movements
• Ownership of sections within the Divisional management reporting packs
• Business partnering with sites to ensure complete and timely reporting and provide training on Divisional processes and systems
• Preparation, review, and distribution of key financial reports
• Adhoc analysis and reporting as required by Divisional FD or IMI Group
• Deliver continued improvement in month end and forecast processes

• Develop and implement reporting automation improvements
• Develop insightful financial reporting and forecasting tools
• Deliver training on BI tools

3. Lead projects and analysis in line with business requirements (e.g. Product Cost Roll)

Critical Competencies for Success

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with some post qualification experience
• Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
• Professional curiosity
• Delivery and continuous improvement mindset
• Positive can-do attitude
• Proactive problem solver, able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Basic project management experience
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative team player who will embrace IMI’s One Big Team
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Prior use of BI tools would be considered an advantage (not essential)

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to received applications from people from all backgrounds.