Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | From £70,000, dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | NG16 3AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Microlise |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300076JCP |
Summary
At Microlise, we are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team!
As our new Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Microlise’s financial future. You will lead the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated financial models and detailed forecasts that guide strategic decision making across the Group.
Using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, you will evaluate Microlise’s performance against strategic goals, assess economic and industry trends, and anticipate risks and opportunities. Your insights will help senior leadership make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of leading and developing the FP&A team within a listed, technology focused organisation. If this sounds like you, get your application in now!
What you will be doing:
Lead the annual budgeting cycle and regular reforecasting processes.
Build robust, forward looking financial models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability at both Group and entity level.
Develop scenario planning and stress testing models to assess the impact of over and under performance.
Prepare high quality reports for the Board and senior leadership, highlighting key trading metrics, cash flow performance, balance sheet ratios, and sensitivities.
Collaborate with department heads to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and ensure alignment across the business.
Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear variance explanations.
Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that may influence financial outcomes.
Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance drivers and areas for improvement.
Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry analysis, summarising key findings and implications for Microlise.
Provide financial intelligence and recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and Board.
Translate operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Support long term planning, scenario modelling, and investment decisions, including analysis for M&A activity and commercial partnerships.
Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership and functional heads, helping them understand the financial impact of operational decisions.
Communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise, and accessible way.
Build strong cross functional relationships across operations, sales, HR, and other teams.
Line management responsibilities, leading the FP&A team.
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
Solid understanding of balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements including IFRS accounting standards
Experience of preparation and review of financial projections including annual budgets and 3-5 year plans; specifically, the ability to challenge projections and perform sensitivity analysis on future financial plans
Experience of complex financial modelling in Microsoft Excel
Experience of confidently using ERP systems, ideally using IFS.
Flexible approach including a willingness and ability to work across multiple projects and program workstreams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues at all levels with a high level of gravitas
Track record of leading and developing a small team
Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.
As our new Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Microlise’s financial future. You will lead the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated financial models and detailed forecasts that guide strategic decision making across the Group.
Using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, you will evaluate Microlise’s performance against strategic goals, assess economic and industry trends, and anticipate risks and opportunities. Your insights will help senior leadership make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and experience of leading and developing the FP&A team within a listed, technology focused organisation. If this sounds like you, get your application in now!
What you will be doing:
Lead the annual budgeting cycle and regular reforecasting processes.
Build robust, forward looking financial models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, and profitability at both Group and entity level.
Develop scenario planning and stress testing models to assess the impact of over and under performance.
Prepare high quality reports for the Board and senior leadership, highlighting key trading metrics, cash flow performance, balance sheet ratios, and sensitivities.
Collaborate with department heads to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and ensure alignment across the business.
Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear variance explanations.
Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that may influence financial outcomes.
Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance drivers and areas for improvement.
Conduct competitor benchmarking and industry analysis, summarising key findings and implications for Microlise.
Provide financial intelligence and recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and Board.
Translate operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Support long term planning, scenario modelling, and investment decisions, including analysis for M&A activity and commercial partnerships.
Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership and functional heads, helping them understand the financial impact of operational decisions.
Communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise, and accessible way.
Build strong cross functional relationships across operations, sales, HR, and other teams.
Line management responsibilities, leading the FP&A team.
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
Solid understanding of balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow statements including IFRS accounting standards
Experience of preparation and review of financial projections including annual budgets and 3-5 year plans; specifically, the ability to challenge projections and perform sensitivity analysis on future financial plans
Experience of complex financial modelling in Microsoft Excel
Experience of confidently using ERP systems, ideally using IFS.
Flexible approach including a willingness and ability to work across multiple projects and program workstreams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues at all levels with a high level of gravitas
Track record of leading and developing a small team
Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.