Location: Manchester, Trafford Park or Wallasey, Merseyside (attendance at both sites will be required on a weekly basis)
Salary: £55,000 to £76,000 depending on experience.
Benefits include Share Options + Flexible and Hybrid Working + Health, Dental and Mental Health Care + Income Protection + Electric and Plug-In Hybrid car scheme + Company reward & discount platform + More!
Holiferm is facilitating the transition of the $42 billion surfactant market away from harmful, fossil fuel-based chemicals to biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. We are spearheading research and production into this innovative technology and, as such, are offering the opportunity to make an impact towards a more sustainable future.
Our mission is to eliminate the need for petrochemicals in the production process and provide our customers with 100% biobased formulations.
Job Description
We are looking for a commercially astute FP&A Manager to lead strategic financial planning at Holiferm. This pivotal role supports international growth, financial sustainability, and investor engagement, with a strong focus on fundraising, M&A, and transaction support. Private Equity experience is preferred due to close collaboration with investors and board-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across all business units.
* Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support fundraising, M&A, and strategic investment decisions, including AI-driven forecasting, machine learning algorithms, and automated scenario planning.
* Leverage automation platforms and data analytics tools to streamline reporting, reduce manual processes, and enhance decision-making speed and accuracy.
* Partner with the Finance Director and investor stakeholders to prepare financial materials for capital raises, board meetings, and due diligence processes.
* Support transaction execution, including financial analysis, valuation modelling, and scenario planning.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports, including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and board packs.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial alignment with operational and commercial goals.
* Enhance FP&A systems and processes to improve scalability, transparency, and decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA) preferred.
* 5+ years of FP&A experience, ideally in biotech, manufacturing, or sustainability sectors.
* Private Equity experience preferred, including exposure to investor reporting, fundraising, and transaction support.
* Proven track record of supporting capital raises, M&A, and strategic financial planning.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Power BI).
* Passion for sustainability and innovation.
* Experience with AI-enhanced financial modelling tools (e.g., DataRobot, Alteryx, or Python-based ML libraries) and automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath).
* Familiarity with predictive analytics, natural language processing (NLP) for financial insights, or machine learning applications in finance.
* Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Python or R for data analysis and automation.
* Ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve FP&A processes and strategic forecasting.
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