Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding retail organisation in Bracknell is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their dynamic finance team. In this key role, you will deliver high-quality financial insights, lead budgeting processes, and work closely with commercial teams to influence strategic decisions. Your expertise will help shape the FP&A function in a growing business focused on long-term success.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to shape FP&A function

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Previous experience in retail, FMCG, or fast-paced commercial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage the 5-year strategic planning cycle.
• Partner with the sales team to evaluate performance and drive growth.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

BI/Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description

We’re working with a rapidly expanding retail organisation based in Bracknell to recruit an experienced FP&A Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a business that is scaling quickly and investing in its long-term success.

The Role

As FP&A Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead on financial planning, performance analysis, and business partnering—particularly with the commercial and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Manage the 5-year strategic planning cycle
• Provide detailed analysis of financial performance to key stakeholders
• Partner with the sales team to evaluate performance and drive growth
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support planning and decision-making
• Present financial insights in a clear, commercial manner to non-finance colleagues
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting and planning processes

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools beneficial
• Previous experience in retail, FMCG, or a fast-paced commercial environment is desirable

What’s on Offer

• A key role in a growing and ambitious business
• A collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Real opportunity to shape the FP&A function and add strategic value
• £75,000 salary plus benefits

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