Job Description
FP&A Finance ManagerDay Rate: £500-£600 per day (Umbrella) Location: Luton (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 months Start Date: ASAP The RoleWe are recruiting an experienced FP&A Finance Manager to join a leading aviation business on a 6-month contract. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, while also managing one direct report. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, complex environment. Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary finance partner for internal teams
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and five-year planning for project costs
* Deliver monthly re-forecasting, variance analysis and consolidated reporting.
* Provide financial modelling and decision support for operational and commercial initiatives.
* Support cost-saving programmes and strategic projects.
* Produce monthly reporting packs and commentary for senior stakeholders.
* Ensure financial accuracy across month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Manage and develop one direct report.
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years PQE.
* Strong FP&A experience within large, complex or fast-moving organisations.
* Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
* Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
* Experience supporting operational or procurement teams is highly desirable.
* Advanced Excel skills; Cognos Planning Analytics experience is a bonus.
* Self-starter with strong ownership, pace and problem-solving ability.
If you are interested and meet the above criteria, apply today!