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As our new Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Microlise’s financial future. You will lead the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated financial models and detailed forecasts that guide strategic decision making across the Group. Using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, you will evaluate Microlise’s performance against strategic goals, assess economic and industry trends, and anticipate risks and opportunities. Your insights will help senior leadership make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the annual budgeting cycle and regular reforecasting processes
Build robust, forward looking financial models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability at both Group and entity level
Develop scenario planning and stress testing models to assess the impact of over and under performance
Prepare high quality reports for the Board and senior leadership, highlighting key trading metrics, cash flow performance, balance sheet ratios, and sensitivities
Collaborate with department heads to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and ensure alignment across the business
Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear variance explanations
Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that may influence financial outcomes
Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance drivers and areas for improvement
Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry analysis, summarising key findings and implications for Microlise
Provide financial intelligence and recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and Board
Translate operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights
Support long term planning, scenario modelling, and investment decisions, including analysis for M&A activity and commercial partnerships
Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership and functional heads, helping them understand the financial impact of operational decisions
Communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise, and accessible way
Build strong cross functional relationships across operations, sales, HR, and other teams
Line management responsibilities, leading the FP&A team
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
Solid understanding of balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements including IFRS accounting standards
Experience of preparation and review of financial projections including annual budgets and 3-5 year plans
specifically, the ability to challenge projections and perform sensitivity analysis on future financial plans
Experience of complex financial modelling in Microsoft Excel
Experience of confidently using ERP systems, ideally using IFS
Flexible approach including a willingness and ability to work across multiple projects and program workstreams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues at all levels with a high level of gravitas
Track record of leading and developing a small team
What we offer:
Full support and training
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes