Senior FP&A Manager

Senior FP&A Manager – 6 Month Contract

Distinct is recruiting on behalf of a large, high-profile business in the Midlands for an experienced Senior FP&A Manager to join the team on an initial six-month contract.

The position is based in the West Midlands, easily commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Hybrid is offered – three days on-site.

This is a highly visible FP&A role with real exposure to the CFO, Executive Team and Board. The successful individual will sit at the centre of group planning and performance, turning complex financial information into clear insight that helps shape key business decisions.

It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving, complex organisation.

The opportunity

You’ll take a leading role across Group FP&A, with responsibility for

Owning the annual budget, quarterly forecasting and five-year planning cycles

Delivering insightful performance reporting to the Executive Team and Board

Partnering with senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions and influence decision-making

Leading scenario modelling and analysis around key risks and opportunities

Developing KPI and performance reporting across the Group

Supporting investor reporting, presentations and trading updates

Driving improvements across FP&A, including automation, AI and enhanced forecasting

Developing an FP&A Analyst and supporting capability across the wider team

Deputising for the Head of FP&A when required

Who are we looking for

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong FP&A background gained within a PLC, large corporate or complex matrix organisation.

You’ll need to be commercially minded, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and able to move beyond simply reporting the numbers to explain what they mean, why they matter and what the business should be thinking about next.

Strong financial modelling and Excel skills are essential, with SAP and Power BI experience particularly useful.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who can quickly get to grips with a complex organisation, build credibility and make an impact from the outset.

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