Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager - Colchester - £70,000 to £90,000 + Bens - Shape strategy. Lead forecasting. Drive growth

Your new company A leading organisation based in Colchester is seeking a skilled FP&A Manager to join its finance function. This is a strategic role focused on delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and insight to support business growth and operational efficiency.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong commercial mindset, capable of translating complex financial data into meaningful recommendations for senior stakeholders.Your new role This position offers a broad remit across budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business partnering. You will lead the development of financial plans, support M&A activity, and contribute to strategic projects, while managing a small team and enhancing financial systems and reporting tools.Key Areas of Responsibility

• Planning & Forecasting: Lead the creation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• M&A Support: Assist with financial due diligence, investor reporting, and integration planning for acquisitions.
• Project Involvement: Provide financial input into capital investment and other strategic initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a Financial Analyst, fostering collaboration across the finance team.
• Performance Analysis: Deliver regular reporting and variance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Process Development: Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and policies.
• Modelling & Scenario Planning: Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making and investment evaluation.
• Systems Oversight: Manage and enhance the Planning Analytics tools to improve reporting capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial analysis or FP&A roles
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Planning Analytics tools and advanced Excel, Power BI/Power Query

What you'll get in return This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy. You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, with scope to influence business performance and contribute to long-term growth.Salary: Depending on qualification and experience £70,000 to £90,000
Benefits: Bonus potential, Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Professional Fees, Flexible Working, Free Parking, Flexible Benefits Package

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