Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Aberdeen

Ref: 266 Date Posted: Tuesday 12 May 2026

Vero Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading Scottish business in Aberdeenshire to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

This is a highly visible, hands-on finance leadership role within a progressive, values-led organisation, offering genuine influence across commercial decision-making and the opportunity to shape financial insight during a period of sustained growth.

 

Who is our client:

Our client is entering an ambitious phase of expansion, supported by strategic investment and a clear focus on continuous improvement. The business has built a strong reputation for stability, operational excellence, and people development, while maintaining a forward-looking approach to growth and performance.

It is an environment that will appeal to finance professionals who want visibility, ownership, and the ability to make a tangible impact.

 

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will take ownership of management information, costings, and financial insight across the business. You will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, helping to drive better commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

This is a strategic and data-led role that supports both domestic and international growth, ensuring leadership teams have the insight they need to steer performance and investment decisions effectively.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation, analysis, and control of management information across multiple revenue streams
  • Partner with business leaders to review P&Ls, interpret margins, and provide meaningful commercial insight
  • Develop and deliver monthly management reporting packs and KPI dashboards
  • Own the budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning processes
  • Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and governance standards are maintained
  • Lead, develop, and support a small finance team
  • Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, and finance processes
  • Provide financial input into projects, strategic initiatives, and potential acquisitions
  • Work collaboratively across sites and functions to improve efficiency and decision-making

 

Who we’re looking to attract:

  • Strong analytical thinker with sound commercial judgement
  • Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting, and business partnering
  • Strong systems capability (D365 and Power BI advantageous)
  • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously
  • Strong values around integrity, ownership, and continuous improvement

 

Why this role:

  • High-visibility finance leadership position with real influence
  • Opportunity to shape financial insight in a growing, ambitious business
  • Exposure to multiple revenue streams and strategic growth activity
  • Stable, values-led organisation with a modern, forward-thinking culture

 

To find out more, please contact Andrew Ferguson at Vero Recruitment on andrew@verorecruitment.com, or apply in confidence using the link below.