Senior FP&A Manager – Transformation & Analytics
Lichfield/Hybrid | Full-time (37.5 hours)
Drive Finance Transformation. Shape Strategic Decision-Making. Make a Real Impact.
We’re looking for a Senior FP&A Manager – Transformation & Analytics to play a pivotal role in transforming how Finance supports the business. This is not a “steady state” role — it’s a hands‑on opportunity to design, build and deliver a modern, insight‑led FP&A function.
You’ll lead the delivery of an ambitious transformation roadmap, moving Finance from manual, fragmented processes to a data‑driven, forward‑looking and commercially impactful function.
Why this role is exciting
- End‑to‑end ownership of a major FP&A transformation programme
- Opportunity to design best‑in‑class reporting, forecasting and analytical capability
- Work closely with senior leaders, Managing Directors and the SLT, influencing key decisions
- Blend of strategy, delivery, systems, analytics and stakeholder leadership
- Create scalable solutions that will shape Finance for years to come
What you’ll be doing
You’ll sit at the heart of Finance transformation, with responsibility for:
- Leading transformation delivery
- Turn strategy into a clear, phased roadmap with tangible outcomes
- Drive delivery, governance, pacing and measurable success
- Modernising reporting & analytics
- Build a centralised, standardised reporting environment
- Reduce manual processes and move towards automated, insight‑led reporting (Power Query & Power BI)
- Enhancing decision support
- Develop scenario planning tools and financial models that drive better business decisions
- Translate operational drivers into clear financial outcomes
- Building forecasting capability
- Implement a driver‑based rolling forecast model across the P&L
- Improve budgeting and planning processes to focus on insight, not data gathering
- Leading systems & data enhancement
- Shape and implement the future planning and forecasting system
- Partner with IT and Data teams to ensure strong data structures and reporting integrity
- Embedding change & capability
- Upskill teams in automation, modelling, and analytical thinking
- Drive adoption of new tools and ways of working across the business
What success looks like
- A centralised, trusted reporting suite with significantly reduced manual effort
- Finance Business Partners freed up to focus on commercial insight and challenge
- Forward‑looking forecasting and scenario tools used by senior leaders to make faster, better decisions
- Strong data governance, controls and confidence in Finance outputs
What we’re looking for
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience
- Strong background in FP&A, forecasting, modelling and performance analysis
- Proven track record delivering finance transformation or reporting improvementsAdvanced Excel & Power Query skills; exposure to Power BI is highly desirable
- Experience building driver‑based models and planning processes
- Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Who you are
- A doer and a builder — you turn strategy into reality
- Commercially minded, curious and outcome-focused
- Pragmatic — you balance pace with quality
- A confident communicator who translates complexity into clarity
Why join?
- Be part of a high‑impact transformation with senior visibility
- Shape the future operating model of FP&A
- Work in a role that combines technical depth, strategic influence and real delivery
- Leave a legacy — building capability that lasts beyond you
If you’re ready to transform Finance, influence strategy and deliver meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
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