FP&A Manager

Marc Daniels are working with a fast-growing, PE owned Infrastructure business to appoint an FP&A Manager. As FP&A Manager you will be responsible for creating the FP&A capability from the ground up, designing the processes, systems, reporting frameworks and team structure required to support a fast-growing business.

You will act as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and guidance to support key commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Owning the group / business unit P&L view, including monthly management reporting, commentary and insight into drivers of revenue, gross margin, opex, capex and profitability.
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process - designing the calendar, templates and methodology for annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range plans.
- Producing regular forecasts (e.g. monthly/quarterly) and updating outlook for revenue, costs, cash and key operational metrics in collaboration with department heads.
- Performing detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast/prior year), identifying root causes and translating these into clear narratives for senior stakeholders.
- Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment cases, headcount planning and scenario analysis.
- Developing and tracking KPIs and performance dashboards that give visibility on commercial performance across the business.
- Partnering with leaders across functions to improve financial accountability, challenge assumptions and support better commercial decision-making.
- Contributing to the design and enhancement of financial systems, reporting tools and data processes to improve speed, accuracy and insight.
- Supporting board, executive and investor reporting packs with robust analysis and commentary.
- Mentoring and developing FP&A and finance talent as the organisation scales.

About You

We''re looking for an ambitious FP&A leader who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building functions rather than simply managing them.
You will likely possess:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Significant FP&A leadership experience within a technology, SaaS, software, digital or high-growth environment.
- Proven experience building or transforming FP&A capabilities.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at executive level.
- Advanced financial modelling and strategic planning expertise.
- Experience working within venture-backed, private equity-backed or high-growth businesses.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-moving environment.