Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £70,000 per annum
About the Role:
As the FP&A Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, providing strategic financial planning, analysis, and decision support to senior stakeholders. This is a highly visible role where you will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business, aligning financial goals with commercial strategies.
* Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making.
* Deliver insightful, action-oriented analysis to address business challenges and propose solutions.
* Build and maintain robust financial models to support long-term growth and strategic initiatives.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to provide detailed analysis and commentary on business unit performance.
* Lead corporate projects and initiatives, driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You:
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with proven experience in an FP&A or commercial finance role. You will have a strong track record of financial planning, analysis, and business partnering, ideally within an FMCG, retail, or manufacturing environment.
Desired Skills:
* Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and deliver actionable insights.
* A high level of commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational support to drive efficiencies.
* Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive, results-driven approach with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
* Experience operating at a senior level, working closely with board-level directors and cross-functional teams.
Why This Role?
This is a progressive and dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Manager opportunity to join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and commercial thinking. You will have the chance to make a real impact, driving financial performance and contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.
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