FP&A Manager

An international technology manufacturer is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its commercial finance function. This is a high-impact role supporting senior leadership teams across continents in a complex, fast-paced global business environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making, while leading a small high-performing finance team.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide insight-driven financial support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis.

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to influence business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple business functions
• Deliver detailed financial analysis, variance reporting, and actionable commercial insights
• Produce high-quality reporting packs and presentations for senior leadership teams
• Support strategic planning through financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, and reporting
• Analyse revenue trends, operational spend, and profitability drivers to identify risks and opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with operational, commercial, and technical teams
• Mentor and develop a small finance team

Candidate Profile

• Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, or financial management
• Prior experience within manufacturing, engineering, electronics, industrial, or technology-led environments preferred
• Strong analytical and business partnering capability
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or similar
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced business
• Previous team leadership or management experience advantageous

Education & Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification preferred
• MBA or postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential

What''s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international business in a strategically important finance role
• High level of exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility