Finance Manager – FP&A

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, part of Astorg's investments, seeks a Finance Manager - FP&A based in Basingstoke to own end-to-end planning, forecasting and reporting for the Microbiology Division. You will lead monthly/quarterly/yearly cycles and provide accurate financial insights to leadership.

This hands-on role requires technical strength in Excel, Power BI, SAP/SAP S/4HANA and Hyperion, plus SQL for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum five years’ FP&A/financial planning within a large manufacturing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own FP&A processes for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Prepare and analyse P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow with insightful commentary.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for forecasting and scenario planning.
• Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and SG&A Finance for data integrity.
• Coordinate data collection and consolidation from multiple stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly business review materials for divisional leadership.
• Perform month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Support operating expenditure, headcount and manufacturing cost forecasting.
• Act as SME for Finance systems like Hyperion and SAP.
• Drive improvements in reporting via Excel, Power BI, SQL.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Power BI

Stakeholder management

SAP ERP / SAP S/4HANA

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Hyperion

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Hyperion

Essbase

Smart View

SQL

Python

Job description

Joining our team, you'll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

The Finance Manager - FP&A will be based in Basingstoke, UK and will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership and execution of key financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes across the Microbiology Division. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role sits within a lean, high-performing FP&A team where each Finance Manager owns a defined area of the planning and reporting cycle. This is a hands-on role requiring a technically strong finance professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned FP&A processes, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Own the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and long-range planning activities for assigned functional areas.
• Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow results, providing insightful commentary on business performance, key drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against Forecast, Budget, Prior Year and Strategic Plan, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning and business decision-making.
• Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations and SG&A Finance teams to ensure data integrity and accurate financial submissions.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and consolidation of financial information from multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly business review materials and reporting packages for Divisional leadership.
• Perform month-end close activities, including financial analysis, reconciliations and validation of reported results.
• Support operating expenditure, headcount and manufacturing cost forecasting, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Finance and Management Reporting systems, including Hyperion and SAP, supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, automation, data quality and process efficiency through the effective use of Excel, Power BI, SQL and other analytical tools where appropriate.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience in FP&A, financial planning or commercial finance within a large, complex manufacturing organisation.

Hiring Criteria

Essential

• Proven FP&A experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Strong understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, with extensive forecasting and variance analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and financial integrity.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience developing financial reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Must have working experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA, including Financial Controlling (CO) modules, with exposure to Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
• Experience working with large datasets and complex financial reporting processes.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical, medical devices or life sciences organisations.
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion, Essbase and Smart View.
• Experience using SQL and/or Python for financial data analysis, automation and reporting.
• Experience working with databases and database management.Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Self-motivated, proactive and delivery-focused with the ability to work effectively in a lean, matrix organisation.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we're steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life. Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now under the ownership of Astorg, a leading private equity firm with deep healthcare sector expertise and proven track record in diagnostics. With the continuity of trusted brands, established expertise and a long-standing reputation in microbiology, we’re looking for talented people to join us as we enter our next chapter of growth. Come and be part of what’s next for our company.