Head of FP&A
hace 8 días
Manchester
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis | £80k + benefits | South MCR | Hybrid | PE Backed SMEJob Overview:I’m excited to be partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed group based in South Manchester as they look to appoint a Head of FP&A.The business is scaling rapidly and, with ambitious growth plans in place, is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to step into a high-impact role focused on driving performance and supporting expansion.This position will lead budgeting and forecasting, build out a robust commercial finance function with clear visibility over cash and performance, and play a key role in Board-level decision-making.I’m keen to speak with commercial finance professionals who have hands-on experience building or developing an FP&A function within an SME or PE-backed environment. The role requires strong capability across budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, alongside advanced financial modelling skills.With a fast recruitment process planned, we’re looking for driven, ambitious individuals who are excited by the opportunity to make a real impact and accelerate their career.Main Duties: • Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, creating clear ownership across finance and operational teams., • Deliver commercial insight through advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and investment appraisal to support strategic decisions., • Consolidate business inputs, applying challenge and analysis to improve forecast accuracy and performance outcomes., • Manage rolling cashflow forecasts, optimise working capital, and oversee funding requirements and lender relationships., • Monitor performance versus plan, producing executive-level reporting and highlighting risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations., • Review sales pipelines, pricing, margins, and project profitability to drive improved commercial results., • Support acquisition activity including modelling, due diligence, integration, and post-deal performance tracking., • Build and lead a high-performing FP&A function, mentoring team members and embedding strong financial governance., • Partner cross-functionally to align financial strategy with operational delivery and growth objectives. Person Specification:, • ACA/ ACCA or CIMA Qualified., • Proven experience building detailed financial models, scenario analysis and forecasting., • Capability to build meaningful relationships with C-Suite., • Experience working in a fast-paced, and ever-changing business is essential., • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadlines., • Experience working in a Private Equity setting is highly desirable., • Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes., • Experience with cashflow forecasting and performance management. This is a great opportunity to work for a company experiencing strong growth. The role can offer a long-term career and fast development opportunities.For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at .