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FP&A Manager in Cambridge
Leading the planning, not just doing it.
Day to day in Cambridge
What a fp&a manager
does in Cambridge.
Leads the FP&A function and its people — responsible for the planning process across the business, not just producing the numbers. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Cambridge businesses we recruit for.
- Leading the FP&A team and planning cycles
- Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
- Leading system implementation or consolidation projects
- Presenting planning outputs to senior leadership
- Developing and mentoring FP&A analysts
- Driving continuous improvement in planning processes
What it pays in Cambridge
Real Cambridge market rates, not a national average.
Medior FP&A Manager · Cambridge
£84,500 – £93,000
Typical: £89,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in Cambridge
Why Cambridge needs
a specialist.
FP&A Manager recruitment in Cambridge works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means developing and mentoring fp&a analysts — one of several things a fp&a manager in Cambridge is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes university and college finance offices with complex, high-volume operations. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of fp&a manager hiring in Cambridge, not a generic recruitment process.
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Common questions
FP&A Manager in Cambridge FAQs.
How does the process work if I want to become a FP&A Manager in Cambridge?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live FP&A Manager opportunities in Cambridge that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Cambridge without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for FP&A Manager roles in Cambridge?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
Can you provide temporary FP&A Manager cover in Cambridge at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a FP&A Manager position in Cambridge is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
What does a FP&A Manager do day to day in Cambridge?+
Leads the FP&A function and its people — responsible for the planning process across the business, not just producing the numbers.
What does it cost an employer in Cambridge to recruit a FP&A Manager through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
Do you place FP&A Manager candidates in Cambridge?+
Yes — FP&A Manager is one of the positions we place in Cambridge, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Is a FP&A Manager role in Cambridge permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Cambridge employers use temp-to-perm for a FP&A Manager hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
How much does a FP&A Manager earn in Cambridge?+
FP&A Manager salaries in Cambridge typically sit at £63.5k – £85k. £63.5k attracts someone with strong FP&A experience who has led teams and processes. Higher salaries, up to £85k, appeal to senior candidates leading planning in large, complex or PE-backed businesses.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into FP&A Manager roles in Cambridge?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the FP&A Manager talent pool in Cambridge, not just an afterthought.
Do you recruit FP&A Manager roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Cambridge?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Cambridge needing a single, sole-charge FP&A Manager hire.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for FP&A Manager roles in Cambridge?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Cambridge market for FP&A Manager roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
What happens if a FP&A Manager hire in Cambridge doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
Is there career progression available from a FP&A Manager role in Cambridge?+
FP&A Manager sits toward the top of its own progression path in our experience — from here, moves in Cambridge tend to be sideways into a broader remit or upward into wider finance leadership.
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- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.