Are you an experienced finance professional with a flair for FP&A and an inquisitive mind? Our client, a dynamic services company based in Cheshire, is looking for a Permanent FP&A Manager to join their team. With a focus on commercial finance and decision support, you'll play a crucial role in steering financial planning, enhancing reporting accuracy, and driving strategic insights. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-established organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality financial and operational reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting outputs, maintaining high compliance standards.
- Partner with finance, commercial, and operational teams to gather insights and provide meaningful financial analyses.
- Drive the standardisation, automation, and optimisation of reporting processes and dashboards using Excel & Power BI.
- Analyse complex data sets related to cash management, capital expenditure, and operating working capital, delivering actionable insights.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities with accurate data and robust analysis.
- Oversight and mentorship of a small team, fostering a collaborative and skilled finance team environment.
- Ensure all reporting complies with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency across the organisation.
Candidate Profile:
- Significant experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or business intelligence, with a strong background in budgeting and forecasting.
- Proficient in Power BI would advantageous, with strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
- Knowledge of operating working capital management and cash flow best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex data to a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience leading or mentoring a reporting or analytics team.
- Professional qualifications ACCA/CIMA/ACA essential.
- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working within a busy, hybrid environment.
In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary package, flexible hybrid working options, and the chance to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking company.
If you're ready to make an impact with your expertise in FP&A,budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and Power BI, we would love to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment—apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.
