FP&A Manager

## FP&A ManagerApplylocations: XC Birmingham Head Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR032574**Financial Planning & Analysis Manager****Closing date for applications:** Friday 3rd July 2026**Purpose of Job**The FP&A Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality financial planning, modelling, and analysis to support decision-making across CrossCountry. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role plays a key part in the annual business planning process, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.As the analytical lead within FP&A, the role owns and develops financial models that link P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow, providing clear insight into performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.The FP&A Manager works closely with the Financial Controller, Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders to ensure robust, data-driven planning and forecasting aligned to DfT funding requirements.**Financial Planning and Forecasting*** Support the Head of FP&A in delivering the annual business plan and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with DfT funding requirements.* Develop and maintain robust forecasting processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and transparency of assumptions.* Develop and maintain a controlled assumptions log, ensuring all planning and forecasting inputs are clearly defined, version-controlled, and consistently applied across models.* Ensure all assumptions are traceable to operational and financial drivers, working with Finance Business Partners to validate inputs.**Financial Modelling and Scenario Analysis*** Own and develop integrated financial models linking P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow.* Deliver scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making and risk assessment.* Support strategic projects through detailed financial modelling and evaluation of options.**Workforce and Cost Modelling*** Own and maintain the workforce cost model, ensuring accurate reflection of headcount, pay, and related cost drivers.* Provide insight into workforce cost trends, risks, and opportunities as part of planning and forecasting cycles.**Cashflow and Long-Term Planning*** Own long-term cashflow forecasting, ensuring clear visibility of liquidity, funding requirements, and financial sustainability.* Analyse underlying drivers of cash performance, including working capital and capital expenditure.**Performance Insight and Analysis*** Provide high-quality analytical support to explain financial performance, including key drivers, trends, and variances.* Translate complex financial outputs into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.* Support the development of MI and reporting to enhance planning and decision-making.**Collaboration and Stakeholder Support*** Work closely with Finance Business Partners to provide modelling, analysis, and planning support.* Act as a key contact for FP&A outputs, ensuring consistency and alignment across the finance function.* Support the Head of FP&A with ad hoc analysis, presentations, and strategic deliverables.**Key Attributes and Skills*** Financial Modelling and Analytical Expertise* Advanced financial modelling skills, with the ability to build best practice integrated models across P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow.* Strong analytical capability, able to interpret complex data and identify key drivers and insights.* High attention to detail and accuracy in model development and outputs.* Commercial Insight and Business Understanding* Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, including cost, revenue, and cash dynamics.* Ability to support strategic decision-making through robust analysis and scenario modelling.Planning and Forecasting Excellence* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.* Ability to manage multiple inputs and assumptions in a structured and disciplined way.Collaboration and Communication* Strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with Finance Business Partners and wider stakeholders.* Able to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.Integrity and Rigour* Demonstrates strong integrity and ownership of financial models and outputs.* Ensures transparency, consistency, and robustness of assumptions and methodologies.**Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training****Essential:*** Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or actively working towards qualification with relevant experience* Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and modelling* Advanced Excel and best practice FAST financial modelling capability* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis* Strong understanding of financial statements and cashflow dynamics* Ability to work collaboratively across finance teams, particularly with business partnering functions**Desirable*** Experience in transport, infrastructure, or regulated environments* Experience supporting DfT business planning or similar funding models**Diversity & Inclusion**At CrossCountry, we believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we serve. Inclusion isn’t just part of our strategy — it’s central to our success. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to be their best.Click **Apply Now** to take the next step in your journey with CrossCountry Trains.#J-18808-Ljbffr…