FP&A Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager for a fast-paced business in Ipswich. This pivotal role involves ownership of the budget cycle, year-end processes, and leading a high-performing finance team. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with proven experience in financial management. The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience and an opportunity to make a direct impact on the financial future of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an FP&A Manager or Senior Finance professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with budget cycles, forecasting, and year-end preparation.
• Leadership skills and a track record of managing and mentoring finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budget-setting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate year-end financial processes, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
• Manage rolling monthly forecasts, providing timely insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Budget cycles management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

NXTGEN are working with a fast‑paced, high‑growth business, seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their finance team during a critical period. As an FP&A Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the budget cycle and year‑end processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned FP&A Manager to step in and make a direct impact on the financial future of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Cycle Ownership: Lead the budget-setting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Year‑End Preparation: Coordinate year‑end financial processes, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
• Forecasting and Reporting: Manage rolling monthly forecasts, providing timely insights to senior leadership.
• Team Leadership: Lead a high‑performing finance team, ensuring quality delivery and effective communication.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the liaison between finance and operational teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and identifying areas for improvement.
• Compliance and Governance: Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience as an FP&A Manager or Senior Finance professional in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with budget cycles, forecasting, and year‑end preparation.
• Leadership skills and a track record of managing and mentoring finance teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and commercial abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience using ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Salary offered is dependent on experience.