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We currently have a requirement for an experienced FP&A Manager on an initial 6 month contract to work with our aerospace sector client based in Wolverhampton, This role would require the postholder to be on site 4 days per week Role Overview Partner with the Finance Director and Value Stream Finance Managers to be able to articulate the business performance for the Wolverhampton site through the appropriate insight, analysis and strategic direction. Manage and co-ordinate the period end, budget and forecast processes to deliver the required business performance levels. Maximising operational performance while focusing on areas of margin expansion and cost reduction to support value creation. Challenge the business to deliver against its commitments and support growth initiatives. Lead a Finance team with responsibilities that cover Capex, Payroll costs, Engineering and other Central costs. Lead a Finance team consisting of qualified, part qualified and entry level staff with the ability to coach, develop and mentor.
Job Responsibility
Lead, develop and manage a finance team to ensure high performance and accountability
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure the leadership team are aware and informed financially to guide improved decision making
Own the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning process
Design and implement financial models to aid key business decision making and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts
Be a critical stakeholder in Value Stream business reviews in order to take ownership of creating and consolidating the Wolverhampton financial packs and to be able to articulate the business performance message to the non-finance leaders of the business
Take ownership of the scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (e.g. material cost inflation, FX, program impact)
Support various functional teams (Operations, Programmes, Engineering etc) with cost control, margin analysis, and business cases
Translate financial insights into operational levers and drivers to maximise performance
Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls
Act as a strategic partner with supply chain, operations, programmes and engineering to drive efficiencies and support project delivery, cost control, margin expansion and business case development
Support cashflow forecasting, working capital, and treasury processes
Continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and ERP system utilisation
Support Capital Investment appraisal and external funding process
Requirements
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing or similar environment
Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills
Ability to digest and manipulate complex data sets to translate into meaningful information
Able to demonstrate strong leadership behaviours to project a vision, engage and develop a finance team and to drive accountability
Nice to have
Experience working in a matrixed or global organisation
Knowledge of Aerospace
Experience with digital finance transformation or automation tools
Exposure to capital investment analysis and cost accounting