Senior Finance Manager - FP&A
10 days ago
Cheltenham
The Senior Finance Manager - FP&A is responsible for leading planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting across the business. Working closely with the CFO and operational leaders, the role provides financial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance. Client Details Our client is a globally recognised aerospace and engineering organisation, operating within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment and supporting some of the world's leading aircraft programmes. With a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and operational performance, the business continues to invest in its people, technology and future growth. This opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion, reflecting a culture that genuinely develops talent and creates opportunities for career progression. Description • Lead financial planning, analysis and reporting for a key business area, providing accurate insight to support strategic decision-making., • Own weekly P&L and cash forecasting, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery., • Lead quarterly forecasting for the current year and Year+1, incorporating inputs from operational, supply chain and finance stakeholders., • Challenge assumptions and provide meaningful variance analysis against forecast, prior year and prior periods., • Coordinate monthly forecast cycles, producing clear commentary to explain financial performance and key drivers., • Partner with business leaders to identify performance gaps and develop action plans to improve results., • Lead the annual budget and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational objectives., • Own divisional month-end reporting, delivering high-quality financial reporting and insight to the CFO and senior leadership team., • Work closely with Financial Control to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close., • Lead, coach and develop a team of two FP&A Analysts., • Build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business, providing commercial support and financial challenge., • Support investment appraisals, commercial approvals and wider business initiatives., • Act as deputy to the CFO when required., • Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting quality, planning cycles and financial systems. Profile Essential Skills and Experience: • FP&A experience gained within a complex production or manufacturing environment. Ideally within a regulated safety critical environment - e.g. aviation, defence, automotive etc, • A high level of business acumen - with a demonstrated ability to understand and influence revenue, margin, and cash drivers in a relevant industry, • Strong financial modelling, P&L/BS/CF, variance analysis, and KPI dashboarding; advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP and planning tools, • Demonstrated experience in FP&A, financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, • Strong communication and storytelling with data; can simplify complex analyses for non-finance stakeholders, • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field and strong progressive accounting or finance experience, • Strong analytical capability with the ability to link operational drivers to financial outcomes, • Demonstrable ability to challenge assumptions and influence cross-functional stakeholders, • Experience leading and developing finance professionals - this position will have two direct reports, so requires strong people leadership experience, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timeframes, • Continuous improvement mindset with familiarity in modern FP&A tools (preferred), • Strong oral and written communication skills. Desired Characteristics: • Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP Accounting, • Deep knowledge on Long Range accounting, • Deep knowledge of accounting closing processes and procedures, • Strong commercial acumen and deal orientated approach, • Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in complex situations, • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, properly manage priorities and drive execution, • Advance computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), • ERP systems knowledge (Oracle/HFM), • Sound understanding of global process and transactional flows, • Experience working in a matrixed environment, • Chartered Accountant (FCMA/CGMA/CPA) Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging up to £85,000 per annum., • Comprehensive benefits package including, • Car allowance (circa £7k), • Non contributory pension scheme (12%), • Annual bonus - circa 15%, • Life Assurance, • Group income protection, • Private medical cover, • Generous holiday allowance with option to buy/sell, • Opportunity to work in the thriving business with outstanding local reputation., • Permanent position based in Cheltenham, offering a stable and supportive work environment., • Potential for career progression and professional development. If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Finance Manager - FP&A role in Cheltenham today!