Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

KennedyPearce Consulting; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis at a manufacturing site. This role offers the chance to drive transformation through financial insights while coaching a team of analysts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in FMCG or manufacturing, and a proactive mindset. With a competitive salary and enhanced benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to influence key business decisions and foster continuous improvement in reporting processes. Join a company where finance is at the forefront of change and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous Annual Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Staff Discounts

On-site Catering

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong planning and reporting system skills, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A deliverables across factory sites and manage relationships.
• Oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

QBE Applicants Considered

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis across our client's manufacturing site in Lowestoft, East Suffolk. If you're a finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in FMCG or supply chain, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead FP&A deliverables across one or more factory sites
• Manage relationships with factory leadership and present financial insights
• Oversee reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and data integrity
• Coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts
• Provide strategic input on key business decisions and ad hoc projects

What we’re looking for:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). However, QBE applicants will be considered.
• Finance experience in manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong planning, modelling (desirable), and reporting system skills (SAP preferred)
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proactive mindset with excellent communication and analytical abilities

On offer is a salary in line with the local market rate, in addition to enhanced benefits including a generous annual bonus structure, pension, healthcare, staff discounts, on-site catering and much more.

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