FP&A Manager

Most "FP&A" roles turn out to be management accounts with a new title. This isn't one of them. A fast-growing, PE-backed business in Hampshire is appointing an FP&A Manager to own the forecasting model that genuinely drives the business - turning live operational activity into a forward-looking cash flow, partnering with the teams on the ground, and bringing real challenge to the numbers. It lands at a pivotal moment: the business is in the closing stages of a deal with a new investment partner and about to step up the pace of development. What will the FP&A Manager role involve? • Owning the forecasting model that drives the business, turning operational activity into a live, automated cash flow projection • Flexing the plan as conditions change and the picture moves, and keeping it accurate and up to date • Business partnering with operational and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and inform decisions • Producing clear, forward-looking management information and analysis for senior stakeholders • Working within slick, integrated systems with strong Power BI reporting and clean underlying data • Some management accounting responsibility as part of a close-knit, collaborative finance team Suitable Candidate for the FP&A Manager vacancy: • Proven FP&A experience • Strong forecasting, with a genuinely forward-looking mindset • The personality to challenge the wider business, chase the right information and own the numbers • Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and happy to help drive change • Strong systems skills, confident manipulating data within integrated models Additional benefits and information for the role of FP&A Manager: • Salary up to £70k, dependent on experience • Discretionary bonus • Enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity pay • A pivotal, high-visibility role within a growing, ambitious business at a key point in its journey • Office-based role on the Southampton/Portsmouth border CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.