Group FP&A Manager

About the role

Our client, a growing manufacturing and engineering conglomerate, is seeking a Group FP&A Manager to partner directly with the CFO. You will act as a trusted business advisor across multiple entities, turning data into strategic insight that drives investment decisions and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead group budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses for strategic planning.
• Analyse business performance, profitability, and key financial drivers.
• Deliver executive reporting, dashboards, and commercial insights.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve performance and support pricing, margin optimisation, and investment decisions.
• Conduct financial due diligence for strategic opportunities.
• Present financial recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes and reporting.

Required profile

• CIMA qualification preferred or a BCom degree with completed Articles.
• 3‑4 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or financial analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction or related industries.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial modelling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with variance analysis and profitability reporting.
• Exposure to financial due diligence and strategic business analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially curious mindset with a passion for solving business problems through data.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Financial modelling
• Scenario analysis