FP&A Manager: Data-Driven Strategy & Growth

Blair West; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargreaves Services plc is recruiting an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting across the group. You will turn data from the group reporting system into clear analysis for the Group FD, board and divisional leadership.

You will write the commentary and prepare presentations that explain drivers of performance and what they mean for the business, partnering with divisional MDs to present a unified group picture.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or commercial finance, or a track record aimed at FP&A.
• Strong data skills with advanced Excel; SQL/Power BI experience valued.
• Ability to turn numbers into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• History of improving processes and automating reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own group budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Write commentary and prepare presentations explaining performance drivers.
• Partner with divisional leaders to form a single group view.
• Use technology to raise finance data analysis with modern tools (AI, systems).
• Improve forecasts for profit, cash flow and balance sheet, including working capital and capex.
• Provide robust modelling for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Leverage Power BI, advanced Excel, automation and AI to raise data quality and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Strong academics

Job description

Hargreaves Services plc is recruiting an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting across the group. You will turn data from the group reporting system into clear analysis for the Group FD, board and divisional leadership.

You will write the commentary and prepare presentations that explain drivers of performance and what they mean for the business, partnering with divisional MDs to present a unified group picture.