Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0137696 Date Posted: 2026-08-07 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Job Description: Role: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Location: London, Ludgate Hill Working arrangement: Hybrid, 2 office days per week We are looking for a commercially minded and driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our high-performing finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-based environment. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will play a key role in leading financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting and business partnering activities. You'll work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing meaningful insight and challenge that supports business performance and drives informed decision-making. This role is particularly suited to an individual with FP&A experience within long-term project, engineering, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing or similar environments, where understanding the relationship between profit, balance sheet performance and cash flow is critical. Some key responsibilities Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business. Deliver high-quality management reporting, analysis and insight to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Drive the preparation and analysis of short and long-term cash flow forecasts, with a strong focus on both direct and indirect cash flow methodologies. Own the continuous enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools and FP&A processes. Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to improve business outcomes. Partner with finance and operational teams globally to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy. Lead, coach and support FP&A team members while acting as a trusted deputy to the Head of FP&A when required. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions to deliver consistent, insightful financial information. Partner with the business to manage cost centres and actively partake in month end closing About you You are an experienced FP&A professional who thrives in a complex, global environment. You enjoy solving problems, challenging the status quo and using your initiative to identify opportunities for improvement. You'll bring: A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience being a trusted Finance Business Partner to stakeholders. Significant FP&A experience, ideally gained within long-term project-based industries such as rail, infrastructure, engineering, construction, manufacturing or similar sectors. Strong understanding of direct and indirect cash flow preparation, forecasting and analysis. Excellent knowledge of the relationship between cash flow, working capital, balance sheet and profit & loss performance. Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills with strong Excel capability. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality output in a changing environment. Experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making through financial insight. Experience operating within a global, matrix organisation, collaborating effectively across multiple stakeholders, functions and geographies. Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information for both finance and non-finance audiences. What we offer We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to: Competitive salary Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus 25 days holiday Pension scheme with contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance Personal Accident Insurance Group Income Protection Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle #LI-GF1 Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail