Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Company: Wade Macdonald
Apply for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Location: Cherwell District
Job Description:

On-Site

Wade Macdonald are currently partnering with a growing business in Bicester to recruit an experienced Interim FP&A Manager for an initial 6-month assignment.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a commercially focused finance professional who can support strategic decision‑making while also leading the implementation of a new planning and forecasting software system.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Interim FP&A Manager will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across the business, whilst driving improvements to reporting capability and financial planning processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Delivering detailed financial analysis and commercial insight to support decision‑making
  • Producing management reporting packs and KPI analysis
  • Supporting cashflow forecasting and scenario planning
  • Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business
  • Reviewing and improving existing FP&A processes and controls
  • Leading the implementation of a new financial planning software system
  • Managing system configuration, testing and rollout support
  • Supporting users through training and adoption of the new platform
  • Ensuring data integrity and improving reporting automation where possible

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced FP&A professional with a strong track record in interim environments and systems implementation projects.

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in an FP&A Manager or Senior Commercial Finance role
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and modelling capability
  • Experience implementing planning, forecasting or EPM software
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • The ability to operate in a fast‑paced, changing environment
  • Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred

What’s on Offer

  • Initial 6‑month contract
  • Opportunity to lead a key finance transformation project
  • Full‑time on‑site role based in Bicester

Wade Macdonald acts as an employment business and employment agency. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 17th, 2026