Group FP&A Manager

The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Group FP&A Manager to join ZyroFisher in Darlington. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance insight and supporting decision-making across a growing, private equity-backed international business. With ambitious growth plans, transformation projects and board-level exposure, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional looking to make a genuine impact.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses.
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting for senior leadership and board stakeholders.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight and challenge.
• Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives.
• Support board reporting, investor requirements and wider value creation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting.
• Support the implementation of Sage X3 and wider finance transformation initiatives.
• Manage and develop the Group FP&A Analyst.

You Will Be/Have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A, budgeting and forecasting experience within a commercial environment.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience producing management, board or investor reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within a private equity-backed, multi-site, international, distribution, retail or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to ERP implementation, business transformation or systems improvement projects would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Salary of £70,000-£75,000.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.
• Volunteering day.
• Genuine exposure to board-level decision-making and strategic projects.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, PE-backed international business.