Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing business to appoint a sole FP&A Manager who will own budgeting, forecasting and FP&A controls.

You will design an end-to-end financial model, establish driver-based forecasting, and own the annual budget process while partnering with the CEO, COO and functional leaders on pricing and investments. Monthly packs and board reporting will be part of your remit, as will building FP&A templates and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experienced in FP&A or management accounting.
• Confident leading cross-functional meetings.
• Advanced in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build end-to-end financial model with revenue, cost, headcount and cash flow drivers.
• Establish driver-based forecasting and scenario planning linked to operational KPIs.
• Own the annual budget process and implement rolling forecast cadence.
• Act as finance business partner to CEO, COO and leaders on pricing and unit economics.
• Build monthly management reporting packs with P&L, variance, KPIs and narrative.
• Create board/investor reporting materials with financial narratives and outlooks.
• Define FP&A processes, templates and controls for budgeting/forecasting/variance reviews.
• Select and implement FP&A tech and BI dashboards to automate reporting.
• Define FP&A team structure and hire analysts as business scales.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Marc Daniels is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturing business to appoint a sole FP&A Manager who will own the company's FP&A controls, budgeting, and forecasting.

This is a high-visibility, autonomous role where you will:

• Design and build the company’s end-to-end financial model, integrating revenue, cost, headcount, and cash flow drivers.
• Establish driver-based forecasting and scenario planning, linking operational KPIs to financial outcomes.
• Own the annual budget process and implement a rolling forecast cadence
• Act as primary finance business partner to CEO, COO, and functional leaders on pricing, unit economics, and investment decisions.
• Build monthly management reporting packs including P&L, variance analysis, KPIs, and narrative commentary.
• Create board and investor reporting materials with financial narratives, KPI strips, and forward-looking outlooks.
• Define and implement FP&A processes, templates, and controls for budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews.
• Select and implement FP&A technology and BI dashboards to automate reporting and insight generation.
• Define the FP&A team structure and hire analysts as the business scales, embedding a culture of commercial curiosity and accuracy.

You will be:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experienced in FP&A or management accounting
• Confident leading cross-functional meetings and challenging the business constructively
• Advanced in Excel and comfortable working with ERP systems
• Self-motivated, accurate, and happy to work as the sole FP&A Manager