FP&A Manager

My client, a leading global business based near Manchester Airport, are looking for an FP&A Manager to join their high calibre finance team.

The FP&A Manager will manage overall FP&A processes and reporting to the Board, particularly focusing on Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasting and reporting. The FP&A Manager will work closely with the business units and group functions to bring insightful analysis to drive performance and deliver the strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the business, in a varied, forward-looking commercial finance role.

What you'll do:

• Consolidate monthly actuals and reporting for group cash flow performance by critically reviewing all aspects of consolidated management accounts submitted by business units.
• Identify risks and opportunities through detailed comparison against forecasts while ensuring items requiring further review are highlighted throughout the forecast cycle.
• Work closely with the Group Reporting team to perform essential checks that guarantee the accuracy and integrity of all financial data across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with FP&A Systems Managers and business units to ensure seamless completion of global consolidation processes and accurate data loads.
• Prepare comprehensive Actual Financial Reporting packs for Executive Leadership Team reviews, providing insightful analysis and commentary on key financial metrics.
• Continuously enhance monthly performance report packs in partnership with business units to deliver more meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Lead or support the annual budget process alongside Business Unit Finance Directors and Group Finance functions, managing timetables and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.
• Drive integrated business planning by consolidating rolling forecasts-primarily balance sheet and cash flow-and collaborating with wider FP&A teams for holistic financial planning cycles.
• Support assessment of potential acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures by providing robust financial analysis in conjunction with Corporate Finance teams.
• Contribute to group-level projects such as IR data pack preparation, external reporting support, group cost analysis, systems development, and ad hoc requests from senior finance leadership.

What you bring:

• Fully qualified accountant status with a recognised accounting qualification coupled with significant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in balance sheet forecasting and cash flow modelling supported by robust numerical acumen.
• Proven ability to build or improve complex financial models using large datasets while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Track record of successfully improving processes through automation initiatives that enhance efficiency across finance operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for modelling purposes as well as PowerPoint for clear communication of findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams-including international exposure-demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills that foster collaboration.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial systems/software; prior experience with SAP/BW/BPC is highly desirable but not essential if you have equivalent system knowledge.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with analytical thinking that enables you to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to prepare insightful analysis/commentary for executive audiences based on thorough review of consolidated management accounts or forecast submissions.
• Previous experience in FMCG or retail environment highly desirable.

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