Manufacturing FP&A Analyst — Forecasting & Growth Insights

Michael Page; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Financial Analyst/FP&A role within a fast-growing manufacturing group in the UK. The role focuses on rolling forecasts, cash flow planning, and scenario modelling to support pricing, cost management and capital projects.

You will partner with operations and commercial teams to provide financial insight, drive performance, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Strong Excel, Power BI and Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification or be part-qualified.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis skills are required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with non-finance stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of rolling forecasts and cash flow forecasts, ensuring assumptions are accurate and aligned with operational and commercial plans.
• Assist in developing financial models to support scenario planning, pricing decisions, cost management, and capital investment projects.
• Deliver insightful monthly performance reporting, highlighting key variances, risks, opportunities, and actions to improve results.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight that supports decision-making, resource planning, and business growth.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure business activities align with strategic objectives, sustainability goals, and customer commitments.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Promote a culture of value creation, accountability, and informed decision-making by linking operational performance to financial outcomes.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a Financial Analyst/FP&A role within a fast-growing manufacturing group in the UK. The role focuses on rolling forecasts, cash flow planning, and scenario modelling to support pricing, cost management and capital projects.

You will partner with operations and commercial teams to provide financial insight, drive performance, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Strong Excel, Power BI and Dynamics 365 experience preferred.