Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
- manchester, england, United Kingdom
- £59 - £72 Per Hour
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and highly acquisitive organisation seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its Finance function.
This is a high-impact role where you will lead the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to drive commercial decision-making and improve financial performance.
The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills, providing meaningful insight and challenge to support strategic growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.
- Manage team workloads, priorities and development plans, ensuring deadlines are met and output quality remains high.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles across multiple business areas.
- Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and performance analysis.
- Provide clear commentary on financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth initiatives.
- Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
- Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-led insight and commercial analysis.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, recommending corrective actions where required.
- Support long-range planning activities and strategic projects across the organisation.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and planning processes.
- Work closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to enhance reporting automation and decision support capabilities.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant FP&A experience.
- A strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or strategic finance.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience operating within a fast-paced, multi-site or complex organisation.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £65,000
- Significant exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making
- Career development within a growing business
- Broad, commercially focused FP&A remit
Please note this is a confidential appointment. Further information regarding the organisation will be provided during the recruitment process.
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