The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Group FP&A Manager to join ZyroFisher in Darlington. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance insight and supporting decision-making across a growing, private equity-backed international business. With ambitious growth plans, transformation projects and board-level exposure, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional looking to make a genuine impact.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead the Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses.
- Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting for senior leadership and board stakeholders.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight and challenge.
- Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives.
- Support board reporting, investor requirements and wider value creation activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting.
- Support the implementation of Sage X3 and wider finance transformation initiatives.
- Manage and develop the Group FP&A Analyst.
You Will Be/Have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong FP&A, budgeting and forecasting experience within a commercial environment.
- Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience producing management, board or investor reporting.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience within a private equity-backed, multi-site, international, distribution, retail or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
- Exposure to ERP implementation, business transformation or systems improvement projects would be beneficial.
Benefits:
- Salary of £70,000-£75,000.
- Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee discounts.
- Holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Salary sacrifice benefits.
- Volunteering day.
- Genuine exposure to board-level decision-making and strategic projects.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, PE-backed international business.
Group FP&A Manager in Darlington employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
