An international technology manufacturer is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its commercial finance function. This is a high-impact role supporting senior leadership teams across continents in a complex, fast-paced global business environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making, while leading a small high-performing finance team.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide insight-driven financial support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis.
This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders to influence business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across multiple business functions
- Deliver detailed financial analysis, variance reporting, and actionable commercial insights
- Produce high-quality reporting packs and presentations for senior leadership teams
- Support strategic planning through financial modelling and scenario analysis
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, and reporting
- Analyse revenue trends, operational spend, and profitability drivers to identify risks and opportunities
- Partner cross-functionally with operational, commercial, and technical teams
- Mentor and develop a small finance team
Candidate Profile
- Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, or financial management
- Prior experience within manufacturing, engineering, electronics, industrial, or technology-led environments preferred
- Strong analytical and business partnering capability
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or similar
- Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to operate effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced business
- Previous team leadership or management experience advantageous
Education & Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification preferred
- MBA or postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing international business in a strategically important finance role
- High level of exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
- Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
- Hybrid working flexibility
