FP&A Manager

My client are seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee financial planning, commercial analysis and performance reporting across a growing multi-site organisation. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and managing a Finance Analyst, this role will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making, driving operational performance and enhancing financial visibility throughout the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership teams to provide robust financial insight, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and help shape the organisation's long-term growth plans.

• Partner with senior operational and departmental leaders to deliver meaningful financial insights, supporting informed decision-making and improved business performance.
• Produce financial models, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic opportunities, risks and investment decisions.
• Take ownership of regular management reporting, including the preparation of weekly and monthly performance dashboards, KPI analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Lead the forecasting, annual budgeting and longer-term strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with the organisation's commercial objectives.
• Prepare presentations and supporting analysis for board meetings, executive committees and external stakeholders, ensuring information is clear, accurate and commercially focused.
• Analyse key business drivers such as revenue performance, pricing trends, workforce costs and operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and enhance FP&A processes, reporting tools and data quality standards, driving automation and improving the accuracy and accessibility of management information.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted business partner who provides constructive challenge and promotes accountability for financial outcomes.
• Lead the production of periodic performance reviews, assessing results against budget, forecast and historical performance, while working with stakeholders to identify corrective actions where required.
• Maintain oversight of pricing structures, workforce planning assumptions and other key financial inputs that influence commercial performance and operational delivery.
• Support the CFO on strategic projects, business initiatives and ad-hoc commercial analysis as priorities arise.
• Manage, coach and develop the Finance Analyst, fostering professional growth and building capability within the finance team.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance or financial business partnering.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.