Manager, FP&A in Manchester

We are looking for a finance professional to join us as a Manager FP&A. In this role, you will support global commercial activities and SG&A through financial forecasting, budgeting, detailed analysis, and standardized reporting, while delivering key insights to leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in FP&A, finance, and accounting within a B2B manufacturing environment, along with strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and a solid understanding of financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the weekly / monthly / quarterly outlooking, LBE, and actuals variance analysis
• Pipeline analysis
• Variance analysis for month-end bridges used in Corporate Executive Committee (“CEC”)
• Analysis of historic and backlog standard margins by Value Stream / Region including and supporting resulting strategic actions
• Key account profitability analysis (work with Director Global Key Accounts)
• Profitability analysis across profit centers and channel partners
• Customer Service Level Agreement analysis including profitability
• Support of outlook and analysis including identification of savings opportunities
• Other ad hoc analysis as required
• Assist with key discrete strategic projects, presenting progress and key achievements to senior leadership teams
• Build and maintain financial models to identify and quantify the impact of internal and macroeconomic drivers
• Evaluate current processes and continuously improve efficiency/ productivity through automation and other process improvements

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data accurately and deliver actionable insights
• Experience working with large datasets, databases, and data visualization tools to support financial analysis and reporting
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience, with knowledge of operational and commercial business drivers, is highly valued
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders
• Proficiency with financial and reporting systems, including OneStream, SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Microsoft Office, and Power BI; SQL knowledge is a plus

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA designation preferred
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or accounting roles

Next Steps

Does this opportunity align with your career goals? If you’re ready to contribute to innovative solutions with a global impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that is shaping the future of process systems.