FP&A and Strategic Finance Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and ambitious FP&A & Strategic Finance Lead to play a pivotal role in a high-growth, aerospace innovative business. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership, driving financial planning, performance analysis and key business decision-making.

This is a highly visible, hands-on position that offers the opportunity to shape and build a scalable FP&A function from the ground up. Initially operating as an individual contributor, the role is expected to evolve into a leadership position as the business continues its growth journey.

• Develop and enhance scalable FP&A processes, systems and reporting capabilities to support business growth.
• Build and maintain a robust framework for KPI tracking, performance monitoring and business insights.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the organisation.
• Manage reforecasting activities and long-term financial planning.
• Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital planning.
• Deliver insightful monthly reporting, variance analysis and financial performance reviews.
• Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive cross-functional business partnering across operations, engineering, supply chain and commercial teams.
• Prepare board-level reporting, presentations and financial analysis.
• Support fundraising initiatives, investor reporting and due diligence processes.
• Establish finance as a trusted and value-adding partner throughout the business.

• Qualified finance professional with 5+ years'' experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Consulting, Investment Banking or a similar analytical environment.
• Experience within a high-growth, technology-led, engineering, manufacturing or industrial business would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, working capital, inventory management and cash flow.
• Proven experience operating within fast-paced, scaling organisations.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Experience implementing or optimising FP&A systems, reporting tools and automation solutions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Highly analytical with a natural curiosity and problem-solving mindset.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of business drivers.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Confident engaging with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and willing to take ownership.
• Passionate about innovation, technology and business growth.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a highly strategic role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a meaningful impact on a growing organisation.