FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

Gloucester, UK / Hybrid working

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

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We are seeking a forward-thinking FP&A Manager to lead digital and analytical transformation within our global finance function. This role will sit at the intersection of finance, data, and technology, driving the evolution of how we plan, analyse, and communicate business performance.

You will play a pivotal role in modernising FP&A processes - leveraging automation, data visualisation, and advanced analytics to deliver faster, smarter insights that power strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You will lead a team responsible for driving performance through detailed financial modelling, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations.

The finance department is a critical function responsible for managing the monetary resources of the business to ensure its financial health and sustainability. Its primary roles encompass meticulous record-keeping, such as tracking income and expenses, and generating financial statements like balance sheets and income statements to provide transparency into the company's performance.

Beyond historical reporting, the department engages in forward-looking activities including budgeting, forecasting future financial needs, and strategically planning investments to maximize returns. They manage risk by ensuring compliance with financial regulations and implementing internal controls, while also overseeing crucial operational tasks such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ultimately providing essential data and insights that guide strategic decision-making across the entire organisation.

• Lead the digitisation of FP&A processes, driving automation, standardisation, and efficiency through technology and data analytics.
• Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes using cloud-based planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Workday, Power BI).
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models and dashboards to support scenario analysis, investment appraisal, and performance monitoring.
• Adopt and enhance a short to medium term model for accurate and reliable cash forecasting.
• Champion data integrity and consistency across global reporting platforms, working closely with IT, data, and regional finance teams.
• Deliver insightful, data-driven management reporting with trend analysis, KPIs, and visual storytelling that enables actionable decisions.
• Drive the adoption of self-service analytics across the business through enhanced use of BI tools and data literacy training.
• Support strategic initiatives such as digital transformation projects, AI-driven forecasting, and process automation within finance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement through data and digital tools.
• Mentor team members in digital FP&A capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and analytical excellence.

• Act as a leader within the FP&A and wider Finance Function
• Adhere, embrace and promote the Optimas THREAD principles

• Demonstrable experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting within a data driven, multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Data Lake experience desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems (ideally Net Suite) and consolidation tools (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive).
• Proven track record of implementing or optimising FP&A systems and tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, Adaptive, Workday).
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, and data governance principles within finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with experience in automating models and integrating data sources.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insight.
• Exposure to or interest in AI, predictive analytics, or digital finance transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and globally distributed environment.
• Digitally curious and analytically minded, with a passion for leveraging data and technology to enhance decision-making.
• A collaborative influencer who can drive change across functions and geographies.
• Commercially astute with strong…