FP&A Manager - Manufacturing Company

Location: Slough, UKSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentAre you a finance professional with strong FP&A expertise looking to make a significant impact in a global manufacturing leader? We are recruiting for a FP&A Manager to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial business, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial insights across its European operations.What’s in it for you? 

• £70,000-£75,000 per annum
• A key leadership role in an international, fast-paced manufacturing business
• Work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to shape financial strategy
• Opportunity for global exposure and occasional international travel (10-15%)

The Role:

• As FP&A Manager, you will be a key business partner to the Finance Director and the International Leadership Team (ELM), responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Key responsibilities include:
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead the financial planning process across multiple international markets.
• Business & Financial Analysis – Deliver meaningful insights on business performance, margins, and pricing strategies.
• Strategic Decision Support – Provide customer, product, volume, sales, and price analytics to drive profitability.
• Data & Metrics Management – Develop KPIs, maintain financial reporting consistency, and optimize decision-making.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Support – Assist with cash management and forecasting.
• ERP & Systems Integration – Support the global ERP implementation project.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualifications: Degree-educated, qualified accountant (preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years in FP&A, financial planning, business analysis, and KPI management in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling, metrics-driven FP&A, and systems expertise (SAP, Tableau, Salesforce, Planful).
• Leadership & Business Partnering: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Global Mindset: Comfortable working across international markets and collaborating with global teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build and shape the FP&A function for a leading global company, offering exposure to strategic financial management and business transformation.