Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager - Bracknell - £50k-£60k + excellent benefits. Finish at 1pm on a Friday, flexible start / finish times
Introduction
Working with one of the world's most respected and innovative brands, are you a qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience and a passion for driving commercial performance? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation as an
FP&A Manager
, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial insight, driving profitability, and ensuring accuracy across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
This role will see you managing reporting and analysis for a major European business division, providing financial expertise, insight, and decision support to senior stakeholders. You'll also lead and develop a small team, acting as a key link between Finance, Operations, and Business Planning.
The Role
As
FP&A Manager
, you will be responsible for:
* Delivering accurate monthly results, forecasts, and insightful performance analysis.
* Supporting budgeting processes, including scenario modelling, variance analysis, and balance sheet forecasting.
* Partnering with senior business stakeholders to highlight risks, opportunities, and profit improvement initiatives.
* Leading the production and review of management reporting packs and performance KPIs.
* Providing financial expertise for business projects, investment decisions, and operational planning.
* Managing, developing, and motivating one direct report.
* Supporting the development of systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, automation, and forecasting accuracy.
* Working closely with wider European finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of consolidated reporting.
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
* Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, management reporting, and budgeting.
* Strong Excel and financial systems skills (SAP/ERP and BI tools highly desirable).
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financials to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
* A proven record of process improvement in FP&A or management reporting.
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Previous experience managing or mentoring team members.
* A forward-thinking mindset, curious about how technology (e.g. BI, automation, AI) can improve FP&A activities.
* Some experience working in a multinational or European-wide business context would be advantageous.
The Offer
In return, you'll enjoy:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working options, including some home working.
* Exposure to senior stakeholders across Europe.
* The opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions and drive continuous improvement.
* A supportive and collaborative environment with scope for career development.
Apply Now
If you're an FP&A professional ready to take the next step into a senior role with responsibility, visibility, and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.