Finance Director jobs in United Kingdom

CMA is delighted to be supporting a well-established international business with the recruitment of an FP&A Manager. This is a key role within a high-impact Group Finance team, offering the chance to shape performance, partner closely with senior leaders and influence strategic decision‑making.

Working closely with the Director of FP&A, you’ll take ownership for group‑wide overhead reporting, forecasting and budgeting. The role also includes managing one FP&A Analyst and driving strong accountability across the business.

This opportunity will suit a confident business partner who enjoys visibility, pace and variety, and who wants to add real value in a commercially focused environment.

• Manage and develop one FP&A Analyst
• Lead group‑wide reporting, forecasting and budgeting in line with strategic targets
• Partner and challenge cost centre owners, including senior leaders, ensuring cost control and strategic objectives are met
• Provide financial insight into strategic initiatives and their impact on the group base
• Own cost centre reporting, driving clarity, accountability and efficiency
• Deliver ad hoc financial support to senior management
• Oversee the preparation and review of cost centre packs and ensure all timelines are met

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACMA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience business partnering at a senior level
• Experience managing and developing junior team members
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and build credibility quickly
• Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels, comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Advanced Excel skills and SAP experience, particularly with variance reporting
• Positive, proactive, team‑focused attitude with excellent attention to detail

• Car allowance and annual bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance and Private health insurance
• Additional wellbeing and employee support programmes

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