Group FP&A Manager
South Derbyshire (Hybrid working)
FTSE Listed plc
£65-75k + car allowance + bonus + benefits
Eaton Syalon is delighted to have been retained to support a Derbyshire-based FTSE listed plc with a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit a high calibre Group FP&A Manager to join their head office finance function
This is a newly created role offering significant exposure to the Group CFO, Executive Committee, and Board, placing you at the heart of strategic decision-making within a dynamic and acquisitive international business.
You will lead the Group’s financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support activities, while also acting as a trusted business partner across head office functions.
The Business
This FTSE-listed plc is an established and growing international group operating across the UK, Ireland, and the United States. The organisation has a strong track record of strategic acquisitions and expansion, including multiple high-value transactions in recent years and continued growth in the US market. As a result, this role offers exposure to complex group structures, integration activity, and high-profile strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Group Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the annual Group budget, forecast, and planning cycles
* Set and communicate Group-wide planning assumptions
* Ensure alignment between strategy, budgets, forecasts, and market guidance
* Drive forecast accuracy, transparency, and robust challenge across divisions
Group Performance Reporting & Insight
* Oversee monthly consolidation of Group results (Cognos)
* Own the Group management reporting framework, including Board and ExCo packs
* Deliver insightful analysis of actuals vs budget, forecast, and prior year
* Identify key financial drivers, trends, and emerging risks
* Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Board, Investor & Market Support
* Support preparation of:
* Board papers
* Investor presentations
* Capital Markets Day materials
* Ensure consistency between internal reporting and external messaging
* Partner with Investor Relations on KPIs, performance drivers, and forward-looking narratives
Business Partnering
* Lead business partnering for central head office cost functions
* Act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, providing financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
* Challenge cost base assumptions and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes for head office functions, ensuring alignment with Group objectives
* Provide clear analysis and commentary on cost performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders to drive accountability and performance
Scenario Modelling, Risk & Resilience
* Develop scenario and sensitivity analysis (downside, stress, upside)
* Assess impacts of macroeconomic and market changes
* Support viability statements, going concern, and long-term planning
* Clearly communicate risks, mitigations, and actions to senior stakeholders
Systems, Data & Process Improvement
* Own/sponsor Group FP&A systems (e.g. Cognos)
* Evaluate tools such as Anaplan for future capability
* Drive automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement
* Improve data quality and reporting consistency (“single version of the truth”)
* Enhance overall analytical capability
Leadership
* Manage and develop a team of 2 direct reports
* Oversee accounting for Group companies and central functions (IT, Shared Services)
Projects
* Support ad hoc strategic and finance transformation projects
Experience & Personal Attributes Required
* Proven FP&A experience within a UK plc or complex organisation
* Strong understanding of planning, forecasting, performance management, and cash flow
* Advanced financial modelling capability
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Experience with modern FP&A systems and analytics tools (Cognos preferred)
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
* High levels of integrity and professional scepticism
* Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder presence
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Resilient under pressure and able to manage ambiguity
* Collaborative leader with coaching and development capability
* Strong attention to detail and naturally inquisitive mindset
Why Apply?
* Direct exposure to C-suite and Board-level decision-making
* Opportunity to shape and lead a best-in-class FP&A function
* Join a high-growth, acquisitive FTSE-listed business
* Broad, strategic role with real influence on business performance and direction
If you're a commercially minded finance leader looking to step into a visible, strategic Group role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.