We’re partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing business to appoint a Head of FP&A in a newly enhanced role. This is a key leadership position, responsible for building out best-in-class financial planning and analysis capabilities while partnering closely with senior leadership.
You’ll lead a small team and play a central role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of the organisation.
The Role As Head of FP&A, you’ll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while developing robust FP&A and commercial processes to support strategic decision-making.
Working closely with the Group Finance Director, you’ll provide insight, challenge, and visibility across the business, helping to drive performance and long-term growth in a production-led environment.
Key Responsibilities - Lead the group budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Develop and enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworks
- Deliver clear, insightful analysis on business performance, including operational and production drivers
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making
- Build and embed KPI reporting to improve visibility and accountability across operations
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small FP&A team
- Support strategic planning and long-term financial modelling
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and data quality
- Work closely with finance and operational teams to improve understanding of cost, margin, and performance
About You - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong FP&A experience, ideally within a manufacturing or product-based environment
- Proven ability to build or transform FP&A functions and processes
- Commercially minded with strong analytical and influencing skills
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, evolving business
Why Apply? - Opportunity to build and shape the FP&A function
- Base salary of £90,000-£100,000 + Benefits (Depending on experience)
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
- Broad, commercially focused remit with real impact
- Growing organisation with strong future plans
- Hybrid working and flexible environment
