Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Sheffield (with global responsibilities across Europe, US and Asia)
Up to £100,000 + Package
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of a global manufacturing group?
We are looking for an exceptional Head of FP&A to join our clients senior finance leadership team. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner closely with the CFO and business leaders worldwide to drive insight, performance, and growth.
The Opportunity
As Head of FP&A, you'll lead the development of robust financial planning and analysis capabilities, introducing best-in-class processes and tools across a complex, multinational environment. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting international restructuring, embedding consistent global planning, and ensuring finance is at the heart of strategic and operational decision-making.
This is a hands-on, highly visible leadership position with direct responsibility for mentoring analysts and influencing executives across multiple regions.
What You'll Do
* Strategic Financial Planning – Own the 5-year planning process, annual budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment to group strategy.
* Performance Insight & Analysis – Deliver clear analysis on KPIs, value streams, and profitability; drive performance improvements and recommend corrective actions.
* Cashflow & Treasury – Provide clarity on cash generation, working capital, and debt structures, ensuring financial resilience and sustainable growth.
* Product Costing & Pricing – Establish costing processes and deliver accurate models to support commercial and operational decisions.
* Business Partnering – Work closely with senior leaders across operations, sales, HR, and commercial teams to shape strategic choices with financial insight.
* Continuous Improvement – Embed consistent processes, implement scenario modelling, and champion simplification and LEAN principles across FP&A.
* Global Leadership – Support post-acquisition integration, particularly in Europe, while building a world-class FP&A function across regions.
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What We're Looking For
* Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CGMA or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
* Proven ability to develop financial models, deliver actionable insights, and influence senior stakeholders.
* Hands-on, analytical, and commercially astute – a "doer" who thrives on detail as much as strategy.
* Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and coaching finance talent.
* Global outlook, adaptable across cultures, and willing to travel internationally (c1 week per month)
* Proficiency in Excel, BI/data warehouse tools, and ideally experience with consolidation systems
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the FP&A agenda for a growing international group. You'll be at the centre of strategic decision-making, directly shaping the company's future and influencing performance across global operations.
If you're ambitious, resilient, and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our leadership team and help shape the future of a global manufacturer.