FP&A Manager

Michael Page Banking; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Professional and collaborative work环境

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page Banking is partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Bicester to recruit an FP&A Manager. You will lead budgeting and forecasting across units, deliver detailed financial analysis, and partner with operations to drive profitability.

You will employ strong modelling and Excel skills, with experience in FP&A and commercial finance within manufacturing. A hybrid work model and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven FP&A, financial analysis, or commercial finance experience.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems/ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple business units.
• Provide detailed financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers and improve profitability.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and investment opportunities.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems, and processes.
• Deliver variance analysis and commentaries against budget and forecast.
• Support month-end and year-end processes in collaboration with the wider finance team.
• Monitor KPIs and identify risks and opportunities to performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

FP&A

Financial Modelling

Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Well established UK employer
• Forward thinking growing company

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Bicester, known for delivering high-quality products to a diverse customer base across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence, the company is investing in its finance function to enhance data-driven decision making and support continued growth. The business offers a collaborative culture, modern facilities, and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement and employee development.

Job Description

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple business units
• Provide detailed financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with operational leaders to understand cost drivers and improve profitability
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and investment opportunities
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems, and processes
• Deliver variance analysis and commentaries against budget and forecast
• Support month-end and year-end processes in collaboration with the wider finance team
• Monitor KPIs and identify risks and opportunities to performance
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

A successful FP&A Manager should be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or commercial finance within a manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems/ERP tools
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working model for improved work-life balance.
• Professional and collaborative work environment in Bicester.
• Opportunity to work in a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive finance team

Job summary

• Job function
• Accounting

• Subsector
• Commercial & Analysis

• Location
• Bicester

• Contract type
• Permanent

• Job reference
• JN-062026-7037374