FP&A Manager Burton On Trent - Hybrid working Full time, permanent £60,000 - £70,000 Car Allowance SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a fantastic growing organisation in their search for an FP&A Manager on a full time, permanent basis. The FP&A Manager will make part of the central finance function & report directly into the Finance Director. As the FP&A Manager you will oversee and manage KPI reporting, providing strategic decision support through comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and M&A evaluation across the group. Duties of the FP&A Manager: - Prepare executive-level management reports and presentations. - Conduct detailed variance analyses and deliver actionable insights. - Create and maintain KPI dashboards for senior leadership visibility. - Provide financial analysis for strategic initiatives and business cases. - Support M&A activities, including financial modelling and due diligence. - Analyse market trends and assess their potential impact on performance. - Partner with business units to understand key operational drivers. - Develop and maintain robust financial models for budgeting and forecasting. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts with detailed variance commentary. - Support the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting cycles. - Analyse actual performance against budget and prior-year comparatives. - Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial reporting. - Introduce best practices in financial planning and analysis. - Support automation and financial system enhancement initiatives. The ideal FP&A Manager will have - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders. - Deep financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, and performance management. - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in finance, accounting, or a related discipline. - Proven experience in a multi-location, multi-divisional environment. - Demonstrated success in project management, M&A integration, and financial system/process improvement. - Strong influencing, leadership, and interpersonal skills.