Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Confidential; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial decisions and improve financial performance.

You will coach a team of FP&A Analysts, manage workloads and drive continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes, enabling strategic growth across multiple business areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant FP&A experience.
• Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or strategic finance.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Manage team workloads, priorities and development plans, ensuring deadlines are met and output quality remains high.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles across multiple business areas.
• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Provide clear commentary on financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth initiatives.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-led insight and commercial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, recommending corrective actions where required.
• Support long-range planning activities and strategic projects across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Work closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to enhance reporting automation and decision support capabilities.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and highly acquisitive organisation seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its Finance function.

This is a high-impact role where you will lead the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to drive commercial decision-making and improve financial performance.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills, providing meaningful insight and challenge to support strategic growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Manage team workloads, priorities and development plans, ensuring deadlines are met and output quality remains high.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles across multiple business areas.
• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Provide clear commentary on financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth initiatives.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-led insight and commercial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, recommending corrective actions where required.
• Support long-range planning activities and strategic projects across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Work closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to enhance reporting automation and decision support capabilities.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant FP&A experience.
• A strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or strategic finance.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience operating within a fast-paced, multi-site or complex organisation.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000
• Significant exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making
• Career development within a growing business
• Broad, commercially focused FP&A remit

Please note this is a confidential appointment. Further information regarding the organisation will be provided during the recruitment process.