Head of FP&A
Manufacturing | East Lancashire | Hybrid working £75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a well-established Manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area to appoint a Head of FP&A into a key role within its finance leadership team.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with regular exposure to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the FP&A function, driving greater visibility of business performance and supporting strategic decision-making.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight, challenging performance and translating complex financial data into meaningful commercial recommendations.
The Role:
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
- Own the production of management reporting, financial analysis and performance dashboards.
- Provide insightful analysis of business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive accountability and improve financial performance.
- Develop financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth.
- Lead variance analysis, providing clear commentary and recommendations to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting tools and financial systems.
- Support the Finance Director and CFO with strategic projects, business planning and ad hoc analysis.
The Person:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance position.
- Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences.
- A proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
If you’re looking for a role where you can move beyond traditional financial reporting and genuinely influence commercial and operational decision-making, we’d be keen to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jessica Coleman at Axon Moore.