Head of Financial Planning & Analysis | £80k + benefits | South MCR | Hybrid | PE Backed SME

Job Overview:

I’m excited to be partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed group based in South Manchester as they look to appoint a Head of FP&A.

The business is scaling rapidly and, with ambitious growth plans in place, is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to step into a high-impact role focused on driving performance and supporting expansion.

This position will lead budgeting and forecasting, build out a robust commercial finance function with clear visibility over cash and performance, and play a key role in Board-level decision-making.

I’m keen to speak with commercial finance professionals who have hands-on experience building or developing an FP&A function within an SME or PE-backed environment. The role requires strong capability across budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, alongside advanced financial modelling skills.

With a fast recruitment process planned, we’re looking for driven, ambitious individuals who are excited by the opportunity to make a real impact and accelerate their career.

Main Duties:
*Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, creating clear ownership across finance and operational teams.
*Deliver commercial insight through advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and investment appraisal to support strategic decisions.
*Consolidate business inputs, applying challenge and analysis to improve forecast accuracy and performance outcomes.
*Manage rolling cashflow forecasts, optimise working capital, and oversee funding requirements and lender relationships.
*Monitor performance versus plan, producing executive-level reporting and highlighting risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
*Review sales pipelines, pricing, margins, and project profitability to drive improved commercial results.
*Support acquisition activity including modelling, due diligence, integration, and post-deal performance tracking.
*Build and lead a high-performing FP&A function, mentoring team members and embedding strong financial governance.
*Partner cross-functionally to align financial strategy with operational delivery and growth objectives.
Person Specification:
*ACA/ ACCA or CIMA Qualified.
*Proven experience building detailed financial models, scenario analysis and forecasting.
*Capability to build meaningful relationships with C-Suite.
*Experience working in a fast-paced, and ever-changing business is essential.
*Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadlines.
*Experience working in a Private Equity setting is highly desirable.
*Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.
*Experience with cashflow forecasting and performance management.

This is a great opportunity to work for a company experiencing strong growth. The role can offer a long-term career and fast development opportunities.

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at .