Weir
Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
Location: Glasgow, UK
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
What We Do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably.
Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. That's why we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste.
Together, we are driving the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make Your Impact
At Weir, you'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your expertise to deliver results that matter, whether that's through engineering, planning, or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day, and help shape a more sustainable future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead Weir's Group financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and performance management activities across a FTSE 100 organization.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this highly visible role supports the CFO, Group Executive, and Board by providing insight-led analysis to inform strategic decision-making. You will help shape capital allocation, market guidance, investor messaging, and long-term value creation while ensuring timely, accurate, and actionable financial information is available across the organization.
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As a leader within Group Finance, you will manage a team of qualified accountants and ICAS trainees while building strong relationships with stakeholders across Treasury, Investor Relations, divisional Finance teams, external auditors, and advisors.
What you'll do
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead the Group FP&A function, providing guidance, coaching, and support to a team of qualified and trainee accountants. Foster a positive, collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and high performance.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Own and drive the Group's forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities, including quarterly forecasting cycles, annual budgeting, and five-year strategic planning. Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support decision-making at Executive and Board levels.
- Financial Modelling & Reporting: Develop and maintain complex financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions, viability statements, and going concern assessments. Manage preparation of materials for the CFO, Audit Committee, Board, and external reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with Executive Leadership, Investor Relations, divisional Finance teams, external auditors, and advisors. Support Investor Relations with financial storytelling, market guidance, and Capital Markets Day presentations.
- Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting systems. Embed and drive compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards in partnership with Governance, Controls, and Compliance teams.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support stakeholder engagement and investor-related activities.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our Zero Harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
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What you'll bring
Essential
- Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, or CIMA) qualified with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience.
- Strong FP&A leadership experience within a complex, preferably PLC or listed, organization.
- Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, financial modelling, and consolidation.
- Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Desirable
- Experience in Investor Relations or capital markets exposure, including Capital Markets Day presentations.
- Previous Group or Corporate FP&A leadership experience in industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
- Experience supporting annual report financial commentary and external reporting.
- Familiarity with consolidation systems and IFRS accounting standards.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
- Study support
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