FP&A Finance Manager
Day Rate: £500-£600 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Luton (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced FP&A Finance Manager to join a leading aviation business on a 6‑month contract.
You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis, while also managing one direct report. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary finance partner for internal teams
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and five‑year planning for project costs
- Deliver monthly re‑forecasting, variance analysis and consolidated reporting.
- Provide financial modelling and decision support for operational and commercial initiatives.
- Support cost‑saving programmes and strategic projects.
- Produce monthly reporting packs and commentary for senior stakeholders.
- Ensure financial accuracy across month‑end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage and develop one direct report.
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3+ years PQE.
- Strong FP&A experience within large, complex or fast‑moving organisations.
- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting operational or procurement teams is highly desirable.
- Advanced Excel skills; Cognos Planning Analytics experience is a bonus.
- Self‑starter with strong ownership, pace and problem‑solving ability.
If you are interested and meet the above criteria, apply today!
