FP&A Accountant – Northampton
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
On-site with some flex
£45k to £60k plus benefits
Optimum TA is supporting a long‑established manufacturing business with this key hire.
The role
You’ll support the Finance Director across planning, reporting, cash management and compliance, while working closely with operational teams to help them understand performance and make sound, data‑led decisions.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
* Budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term strategic planning
* Month‑end reporting, weekly KPIs and management accounts
* Analysing performance, risks and opportunities
* Supporting cost accounting and ERP processes
* Cash flow management and treasury controls
* Audit, SOX and financial compliance work
* Ad‑hoc analysis to support operational and commercial decisions
What we’re looking for
* Experience in FP&A, management accounting or commercial finance
* Confident communicator who enjoys business partnering
* Comfortable in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong systems capability – Excel, PowerBI, Oracle or similar
* Someone who can balance detail with big‑picture thinking
Why this role?
It offers breadth, responsibility and genuine influence. You’ll be working with a supportive leadership team in a business that values insight, improvement and continuous development.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Manufacturing, Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, and Engineering Services
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