Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Sowena Group; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Significant progression potential

Direct exposure to C-suite

Job summary

A private equity backed SME is seeking an FP&A Manager to join their rapidly scaling business in a hybrid role. This position involves collaborating closely with senior leadership to drive financial strategies. The ideal candidate should be ACA qualified, possess advanced financial modelling skills, and be adept at translating complex data into actionable insights. The company offers flexible working arrangements, direct exposure to C-suite, and a unique opportunity to shape the financial planning and analysis function within a growing enterprise.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with experience in commercial or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modelling capability and able to produce data-led insights.
• Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of FP&A for budgeting and forecasting.
• Build financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Own data integrity for financial and operational analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling capability

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial insight

Education

ACA qualified

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Location: Lancashire | Hybrid (2–3 days) and flexible hours

Sector: Technology

This is a rare opportunity to join a profitable, private equity backed SME at a pivotal point in its journey. The business is scaling rapidly, executing a clear value creation plan and gearing up for its next phase of expansion and eventual exit. To support this, the business has created a new FP&A Manager role. You’ll sit at the heart of decision-making, working directly with the senior leadership and C-suite to help shape strategy, investment decisions and performance.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build, influence and leave your mark, this is it.

The Role

This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role where insight matters as much as accuracy. You’ll take ownership of financial analysis, modelling and performance insight, helping translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. Beyond the numbers, you’ll challenge assumptions, support growth initiatives and help the leadership team make better, faster decisions in a high‑growth, PE‑backed environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in pace, enjoys ambiguity, and wants direct exposure to strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of FP&A to deliver budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting and scenario planning in a fast-moving environment
• Build and enhance financial models to support growth initiatives, investment cases and strategic decisions
• Own data integrity: cleansing, reconciling and structuring financial and operational data for robust analysis
• Define, track and evolve KPIs across the business, ensuring insight is delivered daily and weekly to senior stakeholders
• Support SLT and C‑suite with commercial analysis, ad‑hoc projects and strategic deep dives
• Contribute to investor reporting and performance reviews with PE stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members, embedding a strong analytical and commercial mindset

About You

• ACA qualified, with experience in commercial or corporate finance
• Strong financial modelling capability with the ability to turn complexity into clarity
• Commercially minded, confident challenging senior stakeholders with data‑led insight
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools (highly desirable)
• Comfortable working with imperfect data and improving processes as you go
• Experience in a PE‑backed, high‑growth or entrepreneurial environment is a strong advantage
• Self‑starter with resilience, curiosity and the confidence to operate autonomously
• Results‑focused, energetic and comfortable operating at pace with evolving priorities

What’s On Offer

• A genuinely impactful role in a high‑growth, PE‑backed business
• Direct exposure to the C‑suite, senior leadership team and engaged private equity investors
• The chance to help shape and scale the FP&A function from the inside
• First‑hand experience of a private equity value creation plan and exit journey
• Flexible working and a pragmatic, supportive culture
• Significant progression potential as the business continues to scale