FPandA Manager - Colchester - £70,000 to £90,000 + Bens - Shape strategy. Lead forecasting. Drive growth Your new company A leading organisation based in Colchester is seeking a skilled FPandA Manager to join its finance function. This is a strategic role focused on delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and insight to support business growth and operational efficiency.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong commercial mindset, capable of translating complex financial data into meaningful recommendations for senior stakeholders.Your new role This position offers a broad remit across budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business partnering. You will lead the development of financial plans, support MandA activity, and contribute to strategic projects, while managing a small team and enhancing financial systems and reporting tools.Key Areas of ResponsibilityPlanning and Forecasting: Lead the creation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.MandA Support: Assist with financial due diligence, investor reporting, and integration planning for acquisitions.Project Involvement: Provide financial input into capital investment and other strategic initiatives.Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a Financial Analyst, fostering collaboration across the finance team.Performance Analysis: Deliver regular reporting and variance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for ..... full job details .....