Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

HW Finance; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE backed SME in Leeds is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting and forecasting processes. This pivotal role involves assisting with performance reporting and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, a strong management accounting background, and experience with analytical tools like PowerBI. The position offers a salary of £65-75k plus bonuses, with hybrid working arrangements typically requiring 4 days on-site.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working model

Long-term role development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualifications in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations and Sales with performance reporting and KPIs.
• Provide meaningful MI for decision making.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Strong management accounting

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

PowerBI experience

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

HW Finance are pleased to be partnering with a PE backed SME, in their search for a new FP&A Manager to join the team in Leeds.

About the role :

This is a truly commercial role, playing a key role in budgeting and forecasting processes, and developing performance reporting, to support and drive the commercial finance agenda.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assisting Operations and Sales team with developing performance reporting and KPIs
• Providing meaningful MI to assist the business with relevant decision making
• Line management of one direct report
• Business partnering the Exec team
• Developing the commercial reporting for the Finance team and wider business
• Lead on a company-wide data analytics solution
• Key role in budgeting and forecasting processes, owning the financial model
• Responsible for rolling cash flow forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies to finance and business processes
• Highlight key trends and opportunities for the business
• Work closely with Sales and Development teams to support with pricing
• Ad hoc project support and deputising for FD

About You :

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong management accounting background
• Commercial mindset
• Ability to interpret large amounts of financial data
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with ability to build and manage relationships
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills
• Experience with PowerBI or another analytical tool
• Professional and positive approach

What's on Offer :

• Salary c£65-75k (dependent on experience) + bonus scheme
• True commercial role, actively driving the commercial agenda of the business and working closely with the Exec team
• Excellent scope to the role longer term
• Hybrid working, with typically 4 days a week on site