FP&A Manager

Forge Talent; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing staffing and recruiting company in North Manchester is seeking a commercially sharp FP&A Manager. This role involves leading consolidated reporting, financial modeling, and collaborating with business units to drive strategic decisions. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to innovate the finance function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the bigger strategic picture.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated reporting across the business.
• Develop and refine long-term financial models to inform decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives with the BI team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Excel

Job description

Talent Manager at Forge Talent - Building relationships across the North West with finance professionals from recently qualified to CFO level

FP&A Manager

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Location: North Manchester

We’re seeking a commercially sharp, forward-thinking FP&A Manager to play a central role in shaping the financial future of a fast-growing, dynamic business. This high-visibility position involves providing insights that influence strategic decisions at the highest level. You will lead consolidated reporting, long-term forecasting, and performance analysis, working closely with brand finance teams and head office to deliver clear, actionable financial intelligence.

You will partner with the BI team to innovate the finance function—simplifying, automating, and enhancing reporting and planning processes to keep us ahead.

Reporting to the Director of FP&A and Commercial Strategy, this role offers the chance to shape not just the numbers but the strategic direction behind them, with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead consolidated reporting across the business.
2. Develop and refine long-term financial models to inform decision-making.
3. Manage the budgeting cycle and conduct variance analysis for senior stakeholders.
4. Oversee cash flow forecasting to support operational efficiency.
5. Collaborate with business units to interpret financial data.
6. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives with the BI team.
7. Work cross-functionally and externally (e.g., banks, market intelligence providers).

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Excel expertise with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills capable of influencing at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the bigger strategic picture.
• Experience fostering a strong Learning & Development culture.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst and Finance
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting