Financial Planning Analyst

About the Role

Financial Planning Analyst

Location: Bromborough

Join Panda and help turn data into better decisions.

As a Financial Planning Analyst at Panda, you’ll play an important role in helping the business make smarter, faster and better-informed decisions.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial insight, operational understanding and data-led thinking. You’ll work closely with Finance and Operations, helping turn large volumes of data into clear analysis, meaningful reporting and practical recommendations.

The Financial Planning Analyst role would suit someone who is commercially minded, confident working with different stakeholders, and able to get into the detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

The Role

In this role, you’ll support financial planning, reporting and performance analysis across the business. You’ll help bring visibility to key financial and operational trends, support decision-making, and improve how we track and manage performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for:

• Producing weekly P&L and KPI reporting across divisions and processes
• Partnering with operational teams to develop and maintain daily and weekly KPI suites
• Supporting the reconciliation of waste revenues and costs with Finance and operational stakeholders
• Delivering variance analysis against budget, forecast, five-year plan and prior year performance
• Assisting with monthly management accounts, including trend and scenario analysis
• Preparing analysis against competitor and industry benchmarks
• Supporting the business in managing waste flows efficiently and cost-effectively
• Developing and improving Power BI reporting to give stakeholders stronger visibility and insight
• Contributing to ad hoc finance and commercial projects as the business evolves

About You

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with a practical, commercially focused mindset.

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, or a similar analytical finance role
• Strong Excel capability and confidence working with large data sets
• Experience with Power BI, or the ability to build reporting that helps stakeholders make better decisions
• Good understanding of financial reporting, variance analysis and performance tracking
• The ability to build strong relationships across different teams and levels of the business
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain data in a simple and useful way
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work in a business that is operational, fast-moving and hands-on
• Experience with systems such as Adaptive would be beneficial, but it is not essential

Why Join Panda?

This is more than a reporting role. As a Financial Planning Analyst, you’ll be part of a business where Finance supports real operational decision-making and where your insight can have a visible impact.

At Panda, you’ll join a business that is growing, evolving and investing in better ways of working. You’ll work alongside people who care about performance, service, sustainability and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to develop your skills in a commercially relevant, operationally connected environment.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build their career as a Financial Planning Analyst in a business where data, finance and operations come together.

About Us

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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