FP&A Manager

Are you a commercially savvy finance professional ready to make an impact in a growing PE backed SME? We’re recruiting on behalf of a dynamic organisation for an FP&A Manager to join their team, based in Whitstable with hybrid working options. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.

The Role:

As the FP&A Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the annual budgeting process and developing rolling forecasts based on project data.
• Preparing monthly performance reports with variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Supporting business units with tender preparation, pricing decisions, contract reviews, and cost analysis.
• Enhancing reporting processes, improving data quality, and driving finance transformation initiatives alongside the Financial Controller.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2–6 years’ experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Strong Excel skills and expertise in financial modelling.
• Solid understanding of strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent working knowledge of NetSuite would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a PE backed organisation would be beneficial, but not essential.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates