Senior Finance Manager - FP&A & Corporate Reporting

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead FP&A and corporate reporting for a large international organisation based in Warrington. The role is highly visible, acting as a bridge between UK and global finance teams, providing insight to support strategic decisions and drive performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting and performance reporting activities.
• Deliver insightful analysis of actuals versus forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate planning cycles, including budgets, forecasts and longer‑term business plans.
• Partner with UK and international finance teams to ensure alignment across reporting and planning processes.
• Build strong relationships with Finance Business Partners, FP&A teams and senior stakeholders.
• Support senior finance leadership with strategic analysis and decision support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, planning and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and cost optimisation.
• Contribute to transformation projects, commercial initiatives and wider business performance programmes.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and support for senior leadership when required.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualified experience.
• Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and planning activities within a complex organisation.
• Confident presenting financial information and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into commercial insight.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience working within an international or matrix organisation is advantageous.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Hyperion reporting and planning tools (beneficial but not essential).