FP&A Manager (Planning in Birmingham

An exciting opportunity for a PE backed Consumer business who are soon to hit the £800m rev mark are currently looking to appoint a Head of FP&A, who will lead and develop the FP&A function as well as driving forward commercial/strategic initiatives. You will report to a Group Finance Director who has a very strong track record of career development for his teams and will absolutely sponsor them to progress through the ranks. Some of the responsibilities for the Head of FP&A: Lead the forecasting & budgeting process, coordinating across departments to develop accurate and aligned financial plans. Ensure consistent and robust financial models that support business planning and decision-making. Lead the monthly financial performance review process, including detailed variance analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior periods. Be firmly involved with the PE house Prepare monthly management reports and performance packs for senior leadership. Provide clear commentary on key drivers of performance, risks, and opportunities. Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs and conduct ad-hoc analysis to support key projects, initiatives, and business cases. Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team to ensure high performance and continuous development. Establish strong FP&A processes, controls, and best practices. Prepare financial presentations and analysis for executive leadership and board meetings. Support strategic initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and growth planning. Qualifications and experience of the successful Head of FP&A: ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified with a minimum of 6 years PQE Demonstrated experience managing and developing finance teams. Can-do attitude is a must Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.