Financial Planning Analyst

Role: Financial Planning Analyst
Location: B&M, Iris House, Dock Road South, Bromborough, CH62 4SQ
Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office
Type: Permanent
 
Overview
Panda Recycling is a multi-region leader in the Waste Management space, and you will play a pivotal part in the continued growth journey.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team providing financial analysis and data-driven insight to support operations across the business.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data. You will need to communicate with various stakeholders both internal and external, demonstrating the ability to deliver concise and meaningful analysis on various KPI’s/Financials.
 
Role and Responsibilities:
• Weekly P&L and KPI Reporting by division/process
• Working closely with operations to develop and maintain a suite of daily & weekly KPI’s specific to various waste processing lines and vehicle types
• Working closely with finance to ensure waste revenues and costs are reconciled and accounted
• Working with Finance team members to support accounting and reporting processes (including month-end and year end processes), as required
• Variance analysis, on an on-going basis, including the tracking of actual and forecast performance against key benchmarks, such as Budget, 5 Year Plan, and last year
• Preparation of financial analysis versus competitor and industry benchmarks
• Manage the cost-efficient waste flow within the business
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, providing meaningful variance analysis, trend analysis and scenario analysis, as required
• Develop a reporting suite using Power BI to assist key stakeholders in management of waste flows
• Assist with a broad range of ad hoc projects including finance projects and other commercial projects, as required
 
Required Skills & Experiences:
• Experience of Commercial Finance/FP&A Activity
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees across multiple business areas and have excellent influencing skills
• Good communication skills who is comfortable talking to different types of people daily
• Strong analytical skills including using Excel and other systems to examine large datasets, any experience with Power BI or Adaptive could be beneficial
• Enjoy working in a challenging and fast paced environment

We are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.
 
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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