Job Description
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Hybrid -Brighton area - 3 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent, full time
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a key role in supporting senior leadership through high-quality financial insight, analysis, and strategic planning. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for leading group-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and investment appraisal, while also developing a growing FP&A capability.
You will act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, operations, and wider support functions, helping shape strategic decision-making and drive sustainable financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Strategy
* Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes
* Consolidate group trading performance across multiple business units and channels
* Develop robust financial models, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts
* Deliver scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions
* Prepare investment appraisals and business cases for new initiatives, expansions, relocations, and exits
* Support acquisition activity through financial evaluation and due diligence analysis
* Oversee covenant reporting and in-year performance reviews
Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Lead month-end FP&A close and prepare performance reports for senior leadership and board audiences
* Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial reporting across the group
* Analyse financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
* Partner with stakeholders to translate financial insight into actionable outcomes
* Identify cost efficiencies and track the financial impact of improvement initiatives
* Conduct post-investment reviews and recommend corrective actions where required
* Produce high-quality presentations for executive and board forums
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, coach, and develop a small FP&A team, fostering a proactive and high-performance culture
* Set clear objectives, review performance, and support professional development
* Drive continuous improvement in processes, reporting, and systems
* Act as a positive agent for change across finance and the wider business
About You
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong FP&A and financial modelling experience within a multi-site or complex organisation
* Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
* Excellent analytical capability with strong attention to detail
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
* Confident communicator, able to influence and engage senior stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience in retail, multi-channel, or e-commerce environments
* Exposure to investment appraisal, covenant reporting, or M&A activity
Personal Attributes
* Commercially minded with strong business acumen
* Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused
* Comfortable operating under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Passionate about developing people and building strong teams
* Adaptable and collaborative, with a continuous improvement mindset
What’s on Offer
* A high-impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership
* Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence business direction
* Hybrid working and flexible approach to hours
* Support for ongoing professional development