Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Hybrid -Brighton area - 3 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent, full time


The Role
We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a key role in supporting senior leadership through high-quality financial insight, analysis, and strategic planning. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for leading group-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and investment appraisal, while also developing a growing FP&A capability.
You will act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, operations, and wider support functions, helping shape strategic decision-making and drive sustainable financial performance.
Key Responsibilities


Financial Planning & Strategy
*Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes
*Consolidate group trading performance across multiple business units and channels
*Develop robust financial models, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts
*Deliver scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions
*Prepare investment appraisals and business cases for new initiatives, expansions, relocations, and exits
*Support acquisition activity through financial evaluation and due diligence analysis
*Oversee covenant reporting and in-year performance reviews


Financial Analysis & Reporting
*Lead month-end FP&A close and prepare performance reports for senior leadership and board audiences
*Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial reporting across the group
*Analyse financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
*Partner with stakeholders to translate financial insight into actionable outcomes
*Identify cost efficiencies and track the financial impact of improvement initiatives
*Conduct post-investment reviews and recommend corrective actions where required
*Produce high-quality presentations for executive and board forums


Leadership & Team Development
*Lead, coach, and develop a small FP&A team, fostering a proactive and high-performance culture
*Set clear objectives, review performance, and support professional development
*Drive continuous improvement in processes, reporting, and systems
*Act as a positive agent for change across finance and the wider business


About You
Essential
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong FP&A and financial modelling experience within a multi-site or complex organisation
*Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
*Excellent analytical capability with strong attention to detail
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
*Confident communicator, able to influence and engage senior stakeholders


Desirable
*Experience in retail, multi-channel, or e-commerce environments
*Exposure to investment appraisal, covenant reporting, or M&A activity


Personal Attributes
*Commercially minded with strong business acumen
*Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused
*Comfortable operating under pressure in a fast-paced environment
*Passionate about developing people and building strong teams
*Adaptable and collaborative, with a continuous improvement mindset


What’s on Offer
*A high-impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership
*Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence business direction
*Hybrid working and flexible approach to hours
*Support for ongoing professional development