FP&A Manager

Overview

Robert Walters are partnering with a high growth PE-backed business to recruit a high-calibre FP&A Manager to work closely with the board during a period of growth.

Reporting to a CFO with PE experience, this highly commercial role is crucial to future EBITDA performance of the £20m turnover Group. You will gain exposure to the whole business and its PE investors, receive first-class training and development, and have tangible influence on the business's future success.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to forecast future financial performance.
• Build strong working relationships with the board, PE investors and operational teams.
• Utilise data & analysis skills to understand consumer trends and ROI on investments (such as customer acquisition).
• Develop long-term financial plans.
• Work closely with the CFO to build and maintain a new advanced operating model.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan and operational goals.
• Collaborate with the sales teams to drive revenue growth and client retention.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling.
• Prepare and interpret trading sales, KPI reporting with analysis and commentary.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards.
• Partner with various divisions and teams, ensuring expectations are clear along with provision of analysis to better understand performance.

The successful individual

• Fully ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified.
• Proven success in a varied commercial finance role within a high-growth SME.
• Experience in a PE-backed business, ideally within SAAS or Financial Services.
• Proven background in leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to drive improvements to processes and systems, with prior exposure to data visualisation tools.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: Commercial Finance
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + bonus

Notes: This role is posted as a permanent position based in Manchester with hybrid working arrangements.