Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Harrogate
We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to join a purpose-led organisation in Harrogate and play a key role in shaping financial planning, performance and decision making across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working beyond the numbers, partnering with senior stakeholders, providing meaningful insight and helping teams make informed decisions.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you’ll be an important part of the finance function, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, business partnering and providing financial analysis.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the annual budgeting, financial planning and forecasting cycles.
- Developing and maintaining financial models, scenario planning.
- Challenging and evaluating financial assumptions to ensure plans are robust and aligned with strategy.
- Providing insightful analysis of financial and operational performance, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
- Producing clear management information, KPI dashboards and reporting packs.
- Working closely with budget holders and senior leaders, providing constructive challenge and helping them understand and manage their financial responsibilities.
- Using financial and commercial insight to influence decision-making and identify opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
- Supporting key transformation projects.
- Monitoring performance against budget, identifying trends and variances, and communicating key issues clearly.
- Contributing to the development of effective financial controls, policies and processes.
About you
We’re looking for a confident and commercially astute finance professional with significant experience in FP&A, management accounts, financial analysis and business partnering.
You’ll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and translating complex financial information into clear, practical insight that helps people make better-informed decisions.
You’ll bring:
- Strong experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
- Excellent understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
- Experience using financial and commercial information to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Strong business partnering skills and the ability to build effective relationships across an organisation.
- The confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools would be desirable.
- A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
A professional accountancy qualification such as CIMA or ACCA is desirable, but applications from candidates who are qualified by experience (QBE) will also be considered.
FP&A Manager in Harrogate employer: HW Finance Careers
HW Finance is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds where innovation meets tradition. As an Interim Financial Controller, you will not only contribute to the transformation of a well-established manufacturing business but also enjoy competitive daily rates and the opportunity to implement fresh ideas that enhance financial processes. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, ensuring that your expertise is valued while providing ample opportunities for professional development during your assignment.
