Group FP&A Manager

As the Group FP&A Manager, you will combine hands-on execution with strategic leadership in driving financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes across the organization. You will actively build and manage financial models, participate in monthly financial closing reviews, and provide essential finance support to various business units. In addition to executing core financial tasks, you will collaborate with senior management to identify key business drivers, improve processes, and implement reporting enhancements. Your role balances execution and oversight, ensuring accurate, data-driven insights are delivered to senior executives for informed decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support while guiding the team in achieving these objectives.
• Execute and manage the production of monthly reports, including key metrics, financial results, and variance analysis.
• Lead and support the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Identify and drive opportunities for performance improvement across the organization, balancing both strategic initiatives and operational execution.
• Develop and refine financial models to support strategic decision-making, while also empowering the team to improve model-building processes.
• Assist in managing the Group reporting processes, including long-term financial and cash flow forecasts, monthly/quarterly business reviews, weekly metrics, and forecast updates.
• Support and evaluate business opportunities and investments through detailed financial analysis.
• Participate as a key finance stakeholder in cross-functional teams, ensuring the replication and adoption of best practices across the organization.
• Lead project steps within broader projects and be accountable for ongoing activities and objectives, ensuring timely execution.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required to support evolving business needs, taking both an operational and strategic approach.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW); and/or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance/Business.
• 5 – 7 years’ work experience with at least recent 2-3 years focused on forecasting, planning, financial management reporting and/or commercial finance; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and finance principles;
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and drivers that influence the P&L;
• Demonstrated financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail and problem-solving skill
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work;
• Self-driven, proactive individual with the motivation to grow and excel in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment;