FP&A Manager

  • Reed
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

FP&A Manager 9-Month Contract £50-55k Hybrid Wakefield

I am exclusively partnering with a successful manufacturing business based in Wakefield that is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join them on a 9-month contract, with potential to become permanent. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening financial insight and performance across the organisation.

You'll work within a collaborative finance team and take ownership of financial planning, analysis, and development activity. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll have a visible and influential role, driving improvements in reporting, enhancing financial systems, and supporting commercial decision-making throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the FP&A function
  • Improve reporting, KPI frameworks, and financial visibility across the business
  • Deliver key financial projects including costing improvements, pricing model development, and automated cashflow reporting
  • Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial understanding
  • Produce accurate and timely reporting across profitability, sales performance, stock, working capital, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Support financial audits and ensure accuracy of stock, cost of goods sold, and related variances across UK, EU, and US entities
  • Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting

About You:

  • Proven FP&A experience within manufacturing or similarly complex environments
  • Strong financial modelling, costing, and reporting skills
  • Experience leading or delivering financial improvement projects
  • Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Available at short notice or immediately
  • Experience with multi-currency accounting would be beneficial

If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, lead meaningful projects, and influence decision-making, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.