FP&A Manager
Location | Manchester / Cheshire
ACA Qualified | Education Sector Experience | Exit & M&A Exposure | Strategic Partner to the CFO
EK20
We’re looking for a talented and commercially astute FP&A Manager for our client headquartered in the Manchester/Cheshire area.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll sit at the centre of strategic forecasting, data-driven insight, and business partnering — helping to shape the financial future of our organisation as we continue to scale.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who’s ACA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with experience in the education sector, and a solid background in exit support or M&A environments.
What you’ll do
* Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the group
* Develop agile financial models to inform strategic decision-making and growth
* Partner with senior leaders to drive performance, profitability and accountability
* Champion the use of data, analytics and insight to support commercial decision-making
* Play a key role in M&A strategy, due diligence and exit planning
What you’ll bring
* ACA qualification (or equivalent), with strong post-qualification FP&A experience
* Ideally, experience gained within the education or training sector
* Proven track record supporting M&A, exit readiness or private equity-backed environments
* Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders