FP&A Manager

Morgan McKinley (South West); Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking an FP&A Manager to support strategic growth initiatives and M&A activities. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-impact projects and requires a Qualified Accountant with relevant FP&A or Corporate Finance experience. Ideal candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong financial modelling skills.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career development prospects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance.
• Proven track record in M&A transactions.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact M&A initiatives.
• Manage cash flow and debt raises.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting.
• Conduct financial due diligence on acquisitions.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership.
• Analyze cost drivers and KPIs.

Skills

Financial modelling

M&A experience

Cash flow management

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

FP&A Manager

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a PE backed business based in North Bristol, to recruit an FP&A Manager.

The role

This is a newly created, highly commercial and forward-looking role, which will offer you the opportunity to get involved in various projects to support the growth of the business and help shape financial strategy.

This is a unique and fantastic opportunity, offering genuine exposure to strategic projects and M&A activity in a fast‑growing business. The role offers hybrid working (4 days on site, 1 day at home), excellent benefits and career development prospects.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Supporting on high-impact initiatives such as M&A
• Cash flow planning and management of liquidity and debt raises
• Lead on financial planning and forecasting processes, including annual budgets
• Conduct financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets, and build financial models to assess valuation, deal structure and ROI
• Financial support on new product launches
• Prepare and present financial reports and strategic insights to leadership and board
• Deliver insightful analysis on cost drivers, margin performance and KPIs across logistics and warehousing operations
• Business partner with senior internal stakeholders across operations, commercial and supply chain, and external advisors including legal and corporate development teams
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools and reporting frameworks

The candidate

To be considered for this position you will need to be a Qualified Accountant with PQE gained in FP&A or Corporate Finance. You must have had experience in M&A transactions (including due diligence and financial modelling) and possess a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights.

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing strategic decisions, and you will need to be available to start a new role at short notice.