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FP&A Manager in Kettering
Leading the planning, not just doing it.
Day to day in Kettering
What a fp&a manager
does in Kettering.
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 Kettering 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 Kettering
Real Kettering market rates, not a national average.
Medior FP&A Manager · Kettering
£72,167 – £79,333
Typical: £76,000 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Kettering
Why Kettering needs
a specialist.
Finding the right fp&a manager in Kettering usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means presenting planning outputs to senior leadership — one of several things a fp&a manager in Kettering is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes healthcare and public sector employers linked to kettering general hospital. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting fp&a manager roles in Kettering properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Common questions
FP&A Manager in Kettering FAQs.
What kind of Kettering employers hire FP&A Managers through you?+
Recent examples include national distribution and logistics operators along the a14/a6003 corridor and manufacturing businesses carrying on the town's footwear and leather-goods heritage — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Kettering.
What's the going rate for a FP&A Manager in Kettering?+
FP&A Manager salaries in Kettering 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.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Kettering 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.
Can you provide temporary FP&A Manager cover in Kettering at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a FP&A Manager position in Kettering is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you recruit FP&A Manager roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Kettering?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Kettering needing a single, sole-charge FP&A Manager hire.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for FP&A Manager roles in Kettering?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Kettering market for FP&A Manager roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Do you recruit FP&A Manager roles in Kettering?+
Yes — FP&A Manager is one of the positions we place in Kettering, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into FP&A Manager roles in Kettering?+
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 Kettering, not just an afterthought.
What does a FP&A Manager do day to day in Kettering?+
Leads the FP&A function and its people — responsible for the planning process across the business, not just producing the numbers.
Is there career progression available from a FP&A Manager role in Kettering?+
FP&A Manager sits toward the top of its own progression path in our experience — from here, moves in Kettering tend to be sideways into a broader remit or upward into wider finance leadership.
Is a FP&A Manager role in Kettering permanent or temporary?+
We recruit FP&A Manager positions in Kettering on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
How quickly can you fill a FP&A Manager vacancy in Kettering?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Kettering shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
Can I see live FP&A Manager vacancies in Kettering before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Kettering vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
How does the process work if I want to become a FP&A Manager in Kettering?+
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 Kettering that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
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No waffle. Just the right person.