FP&A and Strategic Finance Lead

Overview

In this role you drive financial planning, performance analysis and strategic partnering in a high-growth, aerospace-focused business. You will shape a scalable FP&A function, partnering with the CFO and senior leadership to enable informed decision-making. The position blends hands-on execution with leadership as the company grows, including board reporting and fundraising support. You’ll work across operations, engineering, supply chain and commercial teams to unlock value and accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable FP&A processes, systems and reporting to support growth
• Establish robust KPI tracking and business insights framework
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting, plus reforecasting and long-term planning
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity and working capital
• Deliver monthly variance analysis and performance reviews
• Partner with CFO and leadership to support strategic decisions
• Drive cross-functional business partnering across operations, engineering, supply chain and commercial
• Prepare board-level reporting and financial analysis
• Support fundraising, investor reporting and due diligence
• Establish finance as a trusted value-adding partner across the business

Key requirements

• 5+ years in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Consulting, or similar analytical environment
• Experience in a high-growth, technology-led, engineering, manufacturing or industrial business advantageous
• Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, working capital, inventory and cash flow
• Proven track record in fast-paced scaling organisations
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
• Experience implementing or optimising FP&A systems, reporting tools and automation
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• analytical
• commercial acumen
• influencing senior stakeholders
• advanced financial modelling
• Excel
• FP&A systems and reporting tools

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