FP&A Manager

Cedar; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking an FP&A Manager for a fast-growing manufacturing group in Kilmarnock. The role involves shaping financial strategy, reporting, and driving operational performance. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in FP&A and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary around £70k plus bonus, and provides opportunities for influence in a dynamic, PE-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Proven post‑qualification experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience within manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Hands-on approach with a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and margin enhancement.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

NetSuite

Job description

FP&A Manager, PE Backed Manufacturing, Kilmarnock, c£70k + bonus

Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid‑market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high-performing portfolio businesses, a fast-growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group.

This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands‑on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance, and delivering meaningful insight across the business.

Ideal for a qualified finance professional ready to step up from an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, this position offers significant scope for influence and development within a PE-backed environment experiencing strong organic growth and investment.

Role responsibilities:

• Supporting the Finance Director with effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Partnering with operational and site leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and margin enhancement.
• Performing detailed analysis of product and customer profitability.
• Monitoring and reporting on stock management, including slow-moving provisions, and driving initiatives to optimise working capital.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of standard costings (BOMs, labour rates, overhead absorption, etc.).
• Leading continuous improvement projects to enhance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Preparing insightful management reports and KPIs, analysing variances, and communicating key findings to stakeholders.
• Assisting with cashflow forecasting, external reporting, and annual budgeting cycles.
• Providing ad‑hoc financial modelling and strategic analysis to support key business initiatives.

Experience you will need to be successful in this role:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven post‑qualification experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or product‑based environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, SQL, or NetSuite experience advantageous).
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive mindset, always seeking to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Hands on, self starter who can get under the skin of the numbers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.