FP&A Manager: Lead Budgeting, Forecasting & Growth

Confidential; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial decisions and improve financial performance.

You will coach a team of FP&A Analysts, manage workloads and drive continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes, enabling strategic growth across multiple business areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant FP&A experience.
• Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or strategic finance.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of FP&A Analysts, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Manage team workloads, priorities and development plans, ensuring deadlines are met and output quality remains high.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles across multiple business areas.
• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Provide clear commentary on financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth initiatives.
• Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-led insight and commercial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, recommending corrective actions where required.
• Support long-range planning activities and strategic projects across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Work closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and operational teams to enhance reporting automation and decision support capabilities.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Confidential in Manchester is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial decisions and improve financial performance.

You will coach a team of FP&A Analysts, manage workloads and drive continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes, enabling strategic growth across multiple business areas.