FP&A Manager

Your Company:

A well-established organisation with a strong presence in its sector has partnered with the team at NET Recruit to recruit an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Manager to join its team in Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where financial planning and analysis play a key role in supporting long-term business strategy, investment decisions and financial sustainability. Working closely with senior finance leaders, the successful candidate will help shape the Group’s financial plans, providing robust analysis and meaningful insights to support decision-making across the wider business. With responsibility for financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and management reporting, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while developing strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance and operational teams. The role will also provide the opportunity to support and develop junior finance professionals while driving continuous improvement across financial planning processes.

Your Role and Responsibilities :

While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to :

• Leading the preparation, development and ongoing maintenance of the Group’s annual financial plan, ensuring information is accurate, robust and delivered within agreed timescales.
• Coordinating the collection, review and consolidation of financial planning information from departments and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Developing and maintaining detailed financial models to support long-term business planning, investment appraisals, funding requirements and strategic business cases.
• Producing comprehensive scenario analysis, stress testing and financial sensitivity assessments to evaluate potential risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring financial performance against plans and forecasts, analysing key performance indicators and identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
• Preparing high-quality financial reports, analysis and presentations to support Executive Team, Board and Committee meetings.
• Supporting the preparation of regulatory submissions, including the annual Financial Forecast Return, ensuring outputs remain consistent with the approved business plan.
• Overseeing the development and production of monthly cash flow forecasts, ensuring financial information supports effective liquidity and resource planning.
• Maintaining and enhancing financial models used to assess covenant compliance, financial capacity, funding requirements and the sustainability of the development programme.
• Supporting interest budgeting and forecasting processes, incorporating relevant financial planning assumptions and funding considerations.
• Producing financial analysis and reporting for Treasury and Finance Committee meetings and other governance forums.
• Supporting credit rating submissions, lender reporting and the preparation of financial information for external stakeholders and investors.
• Working closely with the Head of FP&A and Investor Relations to provide clear, accurate and insightful financial information for strategic discussions.

What You Will Need to Apply:

Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria :

• A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent CCAB-recognised qualification.
• Significant experience within Financial Planning and Analysis, budgeting and forecasting, ideally within a complex organisation.
• Strong financial modelling skills, with experience developing and maintaining financial plans, forecasts and scenario-based analysis.
• A solid understanding of financial statements, management accounts and financial performance reporting.
• Experience analysing financial information to identify risks, opportunities and trends, translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience preparing detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, executives and governance forums.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using financial planning, forecasting and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and exercise sound commercial judgement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience supporting strategic business planning, investment decisions, funding requirements or long-term financial forecasting.
• A proactive approach to improving financial processes, reporting capabilities and the effective use of technology.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• The confidence to work autonomously, challenge assumptions constructively and build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Experience managing, mentoring or coaching analysts or junior finance professionals would be advantageous.
• Experience with Power BI, business intelligence platforms or other data analysis tools would also be beneficial.

What You Will Get in Return:

The successful FP&A Manager will receive a salary of up to £65,000 , alongside the opportunity to take on a varied and influential position within an established organisation in Dorset. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making, working closely with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the wider business. You will have the opportunity to develop financial models, influence forecasting and investment decisions, and provide analysis that supports the organisation’s financial performance and long-term sustainability. Alongside the strategic responsibilities, the position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the FP&A function, including improving reporting processes, strengthening financial insight and supporting the development of junior team members. This provides a strong balance of technical financial work, commercial business partnering and leadership responsibility. For an ambitious and qualified finance professional looking to build on their FP&A experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where financial analysis plays an important role in shaping future plans and business decisions.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist E: