Axon Moore Group Ltd

The Company Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a fast growing, professional services business in Central Manchester. Due to continued growth they require a commercially astute individual with strong Excel skills, Power BI & SQL to join their exciting team. Salary - Circa £60,000 Location - Central Manchester Hybrid - 4 days in 1 working from home. Responsibilities will include: Working closely with the Finance Business Partners to ensure forecast assumptions are accurate and up-to-date, providing challenge as required. Owning the rolling forecast for the group. Building and stress-testing scenarios across revenue and cost plans to support decision-making Tracking and interpreting key commercial KPIs by division / brand and translating trends into financial impacts. Producing weekly and monthly variance analysis against forecast with clear explanations on the key drivers of change Driving process improvement across planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles by utilising automation and AI Person Specification: Advanced Excel and modelling skills. ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified Experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker etc), SQL skills are a plus Confident communicator, able to clearly summarise information for senior stakeholders.

Head of FP&A Manufacturing East Lancashire Hybrid working £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a well-established Manufacturing business in the East Lancashire area to appoint a Head of FP&A into a key role within its finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with regular exposure to the CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the FP&A function, driving greater visibility of business performance and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight, challenging performance and translating complex financial data into meaningful commercial recommendations. The Role: Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes. Own the production of management reporting, financial analysis and performance dashboards. Provide insightful analysis of business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive accountability and improve financial performance. Develop financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions and business growth. Lead variance analysis, providing clear commentary and recommendations to senior management. Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting tools and financial systems. Support the Finance Director and CFO with strategic projects, business planning and ad hoc analysis. The Person: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance position. Manufacturing experience would be advantageous. Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities. Confident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences. A proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment. If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond traditional financial reporting and genuinely influence commercial and operational decision-making, we'd be keen to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Jessica Coleman at Axon Moore.