Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location:

West Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on planning, forecasting and influencing strategic decision-making?

We’re partnering with a well-established organisation managing significant long-term projects, currently at an exciting stage of growth and evolution. As part of a high-performing finance function, this FP&A Manager role offers genuine exposure to FP&A, strategic planning and executive-level decision support.

This is not a “numbers in, numbers out” reporting role. It’s a commercially focused position where you’ll play a central role in shaping financial strategy and driving performance.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the organisation’s planning and forecasting processes while acting as a true business partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

You’ll sit at the heart of financial decision-making – building robust financial models, challenging assumptions, analysing performance and helping leaders make informed, forward-looking choices.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Own and drive the monthly reforecasting cycle, providing meaningful insight to department heads
• Deliver high-quality variance analysis with clear, commercially focused commentary
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning and business cases
• Partner with budget holders to challenge spend, improve cost control and enhance value delivery
• Provide financial insight on projects, investment decisions and operational initiatives
• Support shareholder and senior leadership reporting with forward-looking analysis
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, contributing to strategic discussions
• Line management of a small team, fostering continuous improvement and development

• Strong FP&A experience with ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Advanced financial modelling capability
• Confident business partner able to influence senior stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight
• Experience operating in a multi-stakeholder or regulated environment would be advantageous

• Salary up to £80,000
• Further enhanced benefits
• Strong learning & development culture
• Inclusive, collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Finance Professional who wants to step into a role with real influence, strategic exposure and long-term impact.