Finance Planning and Analysis Manager

OCU Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an experienced Finance Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for the Energy Business Unit in Stockport. You will develop models, provide strategic insights and partner with senior leaders to drive performance.

You will influence decision-making, manage a team of FP&A analysts, and collaborate across operational and commercial functions to optimise resources and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong FP&A background with experience leading planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Experience in a project-based environment, ideally construction, infrastructure or engineering.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 and Power BI would be advantageous.
• Proactive, ambitious and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning for the Energy Business Unit.
• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Produce insightful management reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and recommendations.
• Partner with operational, commercial and functional leaders to optimise financial performance and resource allocation.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and financial investigations to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage and develop FP&A analysts, providing coaching and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to support financial and operational objectives.

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder Mgmt

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Finance Planning and Analysis Manager

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockport

Reporting To: Chris Walls

Description

Join OCU Energy at an exciting stage of growth as our FP&A Manager, leading financial planning and analysis across a fast-growing business at the heart of the UK's energy transition.

Reporting to the Head of Group FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance through robust financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and strategic insight. Working closely with senior operational and commercial leaders, you will provide decision-support, identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, and help shape the future direction of the business.

This is a highly visible role offering direct exposure to executive leadership, including the Group CEO and CFO, as well as interaction with private equity investors and lenders. As OCU continues to expand through strong organic growth and acquisitions, the successful candidate will have exceptional opportunities for professional development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes for the Energy Business Unit.
• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Produce insightful management reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and recommendations.
• Partner with operational, commercial and functional leaders to optimise financial performance and resource allocation.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and financial investigations to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage and develop FP&A analysts, providing coaching and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to support financial and operational objectives.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong FP&A background with experience leading planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Experience working within a project-based environment, ideally construction, infrastructure or engineering.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 and Power BI would be advantageous.
• Proactive, ambitious and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Benefits

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Hayley Hufton at [e-mail]

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.