Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedBristolreedpublished 10/10/2026
Must-have:E-CommerceSeniorPrincipalHybrid

Your new company North Bristol based retail firm Your new role

Are you a commercially minded FP&A Manager who loves getting behind the numbers and influencing business performance?We're working with a successful and growing retail business in Bristol looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to join its finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment and wants to play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, you'll provide the financial insight needed to understand performance, identify opportunities and support future growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Producing regular forecasts and longer-term financial plans
  • Providing insightful analysis of sales, costs, margins and overall business performance
  • Delivering clear variance analysis and commentary
  • Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support commercial decisions
  • Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial performance
  • Supporting senior leadership with high-quality reporting and management information
  • Identifying key trends, risks and commercial opportunities
  • Developing and improving FP&A reporting, processes and systems
  • Supporting strategic projects and investment decisions
  • Helping drive a more data-led approach to decision-making across the business

What you'll need to succeed

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
  • Experienced within FP&A, commercial finance or a similar analytical finance role
  • Comfortable managing complex budgets and forecasts
  • Highly analytical with strong financial modelling skills
  • Commercially curious and able to look beyond the numbers
  • Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders
  • Experienced working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally from retail, FMCG, e-commerce, consumer or another high-volume commercial environment

What you'll get in return

  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Hybrid/flexible working
  • Generous company pension
  • 28 days' holiday + bank holidays, potentially increasing with service
  • Employee/staff discount across products or brands
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme / wellbeing support
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Professional development and funded training
  • Regular company/social events
  • Career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where FP&A has real visibility and influence.You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers, understand what is driving business performance and provide the insight that helps shape future strategy.If you're a qualified finance professional looking for your next FP&A Manager opportunity in Bristol, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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