Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

South Manchester

£85,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, commercially driven business in Manchester to appoint a Head of FPA into a high-profile finance leadership role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in strategic decision-making, performance analysis, and long-range planning within a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead financial planning and analysis activities across the business, delivering high-quality insight to support commercial performance and strategic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial teams
• Supporting strategic decision-making through modelling and scenario analysis
• Driving improvements across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capability
• Managing and developing junior finance team members where applicable

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within a complex environment
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience partnering with senior non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £85,000 – £95,000
• Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Significant exposure to senior leadership
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business