What a FP&A Manager typically owns
- Annual budget and rolling forecast ownership
- Driver-based planning models and scenario analysis
- KPI, board and investor reporting packs
- Partnering commercial and operational leaders on performance
Typical profile
Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with strong modelling and planning experience.
Every shortlisted FP&A Manager is assessed against the Gravitate Baseline, with the role's technical must-haves agreed in the brief.
Salary guide 2026/27
Qualified hires, permanent base salary excluding bonus and benefits, South West excluding Bristol. Compiled October 2026. How we built these bands.
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Eliot: I’ve recruited qualified finance professionals for over 10 years, including Finance Analyst and Business Partner campaigns, and have run a South West qualified finance recruitment operation from Exeter since 2017.
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Planning models
Ask what models they've built rather than used: driver-based budgets, rolling forecasts, three-statement models, scenario work. Ask what broke and how they fixed it.
Systems
Be clear about your tools, whether that's Excel, a BI layer or a planning system, and whether this hire is expected to implement or improve one.
Forecast ownership
Ask who owned the forecast in their last role, how accuracy was tracked and how they explained misses to the board. Ownership is the difference between FP&A and reporting.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to hire a FP&A Manager in the South West?
We run a structured two-stage interview process that targets shortlist to offer within two weeks. Sourcing and screening happen before the shortlist, and the timeline relies on prompt interview slots and decisions on your side. The start date then depends on the candidate's notice period, so allow for that in your plan.
What salary should I offer a FP&A Manager in Devon or the South West?
Our Gravitate South West salary guide 2026/27 puts a qualified FP&A Manager at £58k–£78k base in an SME and £70k–£95k in a larger or group business, excluding bonus and benefits. Sector, scope and qualification move it within that range, so we benchmark every role on the first call.
How much does it cost to recruit a FP&A Manager?
Fees are agreed per role and depend on whether you choose Platinum, Gold or Silver Search. Silver Search has no upfront fee. Book a call and we'll share our terms.
Which areas do you cover?
Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Bath. We don't actively cover Bristol.