Executive Manager- FP&A

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business everyday life and making a better world creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation Process Automation Climate Control Life Science and Fluid Control and Transport.

Role Overview

Support the FP&A function in delivering accurate timely and insightful financial reporting forecasting and analysis. The role focuses on monthly close quarterly forecasting operational reporting (OPR) and process improvement initiatives at a vertical/business unit level.

Key Responsibilities
1. Monthly Closing & Reporting

Own Monthly Cognos submissions ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Support IC (Intercompany) reconciliation and declaration activities.

Assist FP&A reporting leader in variance analysis and reconciliation at BU level (Sub 1 & Sub 2 declarations).

Perform post Cognos submission for vertical (including contingency entity).

Consolidate and manage project lists (CY bookings & order book).

Maintain CESG segmentation controls for project reporting.

2. Quarterly Forecasting

Support preparation and submission of Vertical Cognos forecasts.

Coordinate IC purchase files and reconciliation activities.

Assist in resolving BU-level variances for declarations.

Support development of:

Regional summaries

GH (Group/Global Head) decks

Bridge analysis

OPR packs in collaboration with the FP&A team

Track and report Below Operating Profit transactions.

3. Operational Performance Review (OPR)

Review BU submissions for OPR

Prepare financial bridges and detailed variance analysis by account in coordination with BU finance teams.

Develop Vertical Monthly Summary for management reporting.

Support preparation of:

GH details

Strategic priorities

Financial & operational KPIs

Balance Sheet insights

Capex tracking

Risks & Opportunities (R&Os)

Performance Drivers (PDs)

4. Business Support & Coordination

Act as a key liaison with BU finance teams for data validation and issue resolution.

Support FP&A leadership in delivering accurate financial insights and submissions.

Ensure consistency and governance in reporting outputs.

5. Process Improvement & Projects

Lead/participate in project list streamlining initiatives:

Collaborate with BU and sector teams

Drive simplification and automation of reporting processes

Manage and track Sector Shipment Tracker submissions.

Identify opportunities for process standardization automation and efficiency improvements.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of financial planning forecasting and reporting

Experience with financial systems (e.g. Cognos or similar tools)

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience working in a manufacturing/ shared services / global finance environment (preferred)