Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead the FP&A function to steer financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for an industrial manufacturing group. You will partner with cross-functional teams to align financial insights with strategic goals and drive performance through KPI monitoring and scenario analysis. You will develop robust financial models to support decision-making and provide ad-hoc analysis for senior management. This is an opportunity to shape financial planning within a growing manufacturing environment while upholding compliance and accuracy.

Pay / Benefits

• Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days + option to buy more
• Company-funded private medical insurance via BUPA
• Defined contribution pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts to support strategic decisions
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and actionable insights
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure financial alignment and efficiency
• Monitor and report on KPIs and business performance metrics
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate opportunities or risks
• Support senior management with financial modelling and ad-hoc analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

Key requirements

• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the industrial or manufacturing sector
• Proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools
• Relevant qualification in accounting or finance (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial information clearly
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Excellent communication
• Analytical thinking
• Proactive problem-solving
• Financial modelling
• Data analysis tools
• Financial planning and reporting

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