FP&A Manager

The CFO HQ; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Leeds is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead its FP&A function and a team of five Finance Business Partners. You will own budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and financial modelling to drive strategic decision-making.

Join a finance transformation, shaping future FP&A practices, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver value across the organisation. Hybrid work pattern with two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team.
• Extensive experience across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling.
• Strong understanding of scenario planning, financial risk and strategic business planning.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, commercially relevant insights.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders with business cases and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of five Finance Business Partners, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Own and coordinate the annual budgeting process with robust financial plans.
• Lead monthly monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis focusing on future performance and risks.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the organisation's 30-year business plan.
• Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support to directors and the executive team.
• Drive FP&A transformation towards proactive forecasting and value-added analysis.

Job description

# FP&A ManagerAccounting / Finance,FP&A & Financial PlanningOctober 9, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Leeds, West Yorkshire* Posted 1 day ago* £68,000 – £75,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**FP&A ManagerLocation: Leeds | Hybrid working, typically 2 days per week in the officeSalary: £68,000 – £75,000 per annum DOEWorking Pattern: Agile and flexible home working### The OpportunityWe are partnering with an established organisation to recruit an experienced FP&A Manager to lead its financial planning and analysis function.This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant finance transformation, with a clear ambition to move towards a more commercially focused, forward-looking finance function.You will lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting, long-term business planning and financial modelling. You will play a key role in supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making while developing a high-performing team.The organisation is investing in new finance systems and ways of working, creating an opportunity to influence how FP&A operates and delivers value across the wider business.### Key Responsibilities* Lead and develop a team of five Finance Business Partners, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.* Own and coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring robust financial plans aligned with organisational objectives.* Lead monthly financial monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis, maintaining a strong focus on future performance and emerging risks.* Oversee the development and ongoing maintenance of the organisation's 30-year business plan.* Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support to directors and the executive leadership team.* Strengthen the quality of financial insight and business partnering, helping stakeholders make informed strategic and commercial decisions.* Work closely with Treasury and Management Accounts to ensure an integrated approach to financial planning and performance management.* Support the ongoing finance transformation, helping embed new systems, processes and improved ways of working.* Drive the evolution of FP&A away from predominantly historical reporting towards proactive forecasting, strategic analysis and value-added activity.* Coach and mentor team members, supporting their professional development and the overall effectiveness of the function.### About YouWe are looking for a forward-thinking finance professional with strong FP&A expertise and the leadership skills to drive meaningful change.You will ideally bring:Proven experience leading and developing a finance team.Extensive experience across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial modelling.A strong understanding of scenario planning, financial risk and strategic business planning.The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, commercially relevant insights.Experience supporting senior stakeholders with business cases and strategic decision-making.A collaborative leadership style, with a genuine commitment to coaching and developing others.The ability to lead through change, challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.A proactive, forward-looking mindset with the confidence to influence stakeholders across the organisation.A strong FP&A background is essential. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys looking ahead, challenging assumptions and helping shape business decisions, rather than focusing predominantly on historical management reporting.What's on Offer?Salary of £68,000 – £75,000 per annum DOEHybrid working, typically two days per week in the Leeds officeFlexible, agile home-working arrangementsLeadership responsibility for a team of five Finance Business PartnersThe opportunity to influence a significant finance transformationExposure to senior leadership and strategic business planningThe chance to shape and develop the FP&A functionIf you are an experienced FP&A professional looking for a role where you can combine team leadership, strategic planning and transformation, we would welcome a conversation.To find out more, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in confidence