Finance, Planning & Analysis Manager in Horsham

Overview

The Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will play a key role in supporting business growth by providing financial insight, forecasting, and strategic business partnering across the organisation. The role involves leading a small team aligned to business functions and project teams, driving financial performance, improving decision‑making, and ensuring strong financial control across projects and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver insightful analysis on business, departmental and project performance.
• Maintain financial integrity across revenue, margin, cash flow and project reporting.
• Support commercial decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis and bid evaluation.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive profitability improvements.
• Produce clear, accurate management reporting and dashboards.
• Improve financial reporting, controls, systems and forecasting processes.
• Drive simplification, automation and continuous improvement across finance activities.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Support working‑capital improvements and timely customer billing.
• Promote a cash‑positive approach across projects and operations.
• Coach, develop and lead the FP&A team.
• Build strong relationships across finance, commercial, engineering and operations teams.
• Support year‑end audit requirements.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and support to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• Require UK Security Clearance and provide proof of identity, employment history, right to work and residency for at least five years.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or project‑based environments.
• Knowledge of IFRS and revenue recognition preferred.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.
• Pro‑active, self‑motivated, highly organised and methodical approach with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills, able to explain financial information to non‑technical parties.
• Resilience, adaptability and the capacity to manage conflicting demands and tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
• Income protection scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives – wellbeing app, mental health support for all employees and regular activities across sites
• Regular sports and social activities
• Gym membership discounts
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health and wellbeing offerings)
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all locations