FP&A Manager

Axon Moore Group Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore Group Ltd is recruiting an FP&A Manager for a high-growth PE-backed business in South Manchester. The role sits in the finance leadership team during a period of expansion, with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, develop robust financial models and dashboards (Power BI, Dynamics 365, Excel), and deliver insightful financial reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience.
• Proven FP&A and business partnering experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Experience in a project-led environment with revenue recognition, WIP, order books and pipeline analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and Dynamics 365 viewed positively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to translate data into insight.
• Experience mentoring analysts and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes across a large business unit.
• Develop robust financial models, scenario plans, and performance dashboards to support decision‑making.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve profitability, resource allocation, and business performance.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, forecasting reviews, and strategic evaluations to support growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across multiple functions, acting as a trusted finance business partner.
• Manage, coach, and develop FP&A analysts within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, processes, and financial planning capabilities.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Dynamics 365

Job description

FP&A Manager £80,000 + Bonus South Manchester

A high-growth, private equity-backed business is seeking an ambitious FP&A Manager to join its finance leadership team during an exciting period of expansion.

Operating within a project-based environment, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and will play a critical part in driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping deliver an ambitious growth agenda. The successful candidate will work closely with operational, commercial, and finance leaders, providing meaningful insight across a rapidly evolving organisation.

This is a highly visible position with genuine opportunities for career progression and development within a business benefiting from strong market demand, continued investment, and an active acquisition strategy.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes across a large business unit
• Develop robust financial models, scenario plans, and performance dashboards to support decision‑making
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve profitability, resource allocation, and business performance
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, forecasting reviews, and strategic evaluations to support growth initiatives
• Build strong relationships across multiple functions, acting as a trusted finance business partner
• Manage, coach, and develop FP&A analysts within the team
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, processes, and financial planning capabilities

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with a minimum of 3 years' post‑qualified experience
• Proven FP&A and business partnering experience within a complex organisation
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Experience within a project‑led environment, with an understanding of revenue recognition, work in progress, order books, and pipeline analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Power BI and Dynamics 365 viewed positively
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable commercial insight
• Previous experience managing or mentoring analysts and developing high‑performing teams
• A proactive, ambitious mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment

On offer:

• Salary of £80,000 plus bonus
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing PE‑backed organisation
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and investors
• Highly visible role with genuine influence on business strategy
• Strong career development prospects as the business continues to scale