Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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Avove Utilities
Leading UK infrastructure services firm providing end‑to‑end water, wastewater, telecoms, power and vegetation solutions.
Manage treasury, cashflow, forecasting, and financial analysis for the business.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chorley, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Asset Management
Infrastructure
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Telecommunications
Vegetation management
Utilities infrastructure
Power
Role
What you would be doing
  • Lead and consolidate financial forecasting across P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet, ensuring robust and accurate forecasts for shareholders.
  • Build and maintain strong banking relationships, taking responsibility for all banking matters and supporting ad-hoc business projects.
  • Review, challenge, and analyse forecast movements, variances, and working capital to drive financial insight and accountability.
  • Deliver clear management reporting on forecast accuracy, liquidity, cashflow performance, and payment trends.
  • Manage short- and long-term liquidity, including daily/weekly cash forecasting, payment allocation, and ensuring strong cash controls.
  • Own the annual budgeting process, including consolidation, detailed contract-level analysis, and preparation of shareholder presentation packs.
What you bringBenefits
  • Company pension scheme
  • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options
  • Private personal medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
  • Financial wellbeing programme
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
23.7% Revenue Boost
Revenue Growth in 2024
Achieved a significant increase in revenue compared to the previous year.
60.9% Profit Rise
Pre-Tax Profit Growth
Experienced a notable increase in pre-tax profits, reflecting strong financial performance.
100% Safety Audit
Achilles Health & Safety
Achieved a perfect score in the Achilles health and safety audit for 2024.
  • End-to-end solutions for UK water, wastewater, telecoms, power, and vegetation networks.
  • Projects include flood control systems, real-time dam monitoring, and innovative filtration technology.
  • Order book includes multi-year contracts with major utilities like Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, and Scottish Water.
Culture + Values
  • Respect: We act with respect
  • Support: We give each other support
  • Fairness: We treat people fairly
  • Accountable: We are accountable
  • Work Together > Safe Together: Be Protected, Stay Healthy, Feel Empowered
Environment + Sustainability
22% Revenue Growth
Investment Growth
The company achieved a 22% revenue increase while investing in environmental and social impact initiatives as part of its long-term sustainable growth strategy.
  • Signed up to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
  • 100% compliance with environmental legislation
  • Use clean energy at facilities and across fleet to facilitate net zero ambitions
  • Design services and processes to minimise environmental pollution and maximise carbon efficiency
  • Approach to biodiversity net gain and protecting wildlife and natural habitats
  • Net zero target aligned with SBTi commitments
Inclusion & Diversity
June 2025
The second cohort of the returners programme was launched.
4.6/5
The company has a Glassdoor EDI rating of 4.6/5 based on 29 ratings.
  • Partnered with STEM Returners to support returners programme
  • Aim to increase workforce diversity through returners programme
  • Equal opportunities employer welcoming all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations
  • Communities of Practice to support inclusion
  • No specific gender % disclosed
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