SRM Recruitment are supporting a FTSE listed client to recruit a Group FP&A Manager.
We are seeking a qualified ACA/CA/ACCA currently working in a practice environment (Big 4 or otherwise) with working in Transaction Services, Deal Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Financial Due Diligence or Valuations team (or similar) probably with around 2-3 years PQE.
Our client is a successful UK-listed Plc headquartered in London, with an excellent, high performing FP&A team. They focus on identifying candidates who relish and will thrive working in a fast paced and high pressure environment.
The role partners closely with divisional finance teams, senior Group stakeholders (including the Executive Management team and Board), and Investor Relations to support decision-making, ensure consistency between internal and external reporting, and drive improved financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Group Planning & Forecasting
* Coordinate and consolidate the Group budget, forecast, and long-range plan across multiple business units.
* Review divisional submissions, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment with Group strategy and targets.
* Support scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for key risks and opportunities.
Performance Management & Analysis
* Deliver high-quality Group performance analysis, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
* Analyse variances versus budget, forecast, prior year, and market expectations.
* Identify key performance drivers and emerging trends across the Group.
* Prepare clear and concise commentary for senior management, Executive Committee, and Board reporting.
PLC & External Reporting Support
* Support the alignment between internal FP&A reporting and externally reported results, guidance, and disclosures.
* Work closely with Investor Relations to support results presentations, analyst packs, and market queries.
* Maintain an understanding of analyst expectations, consensus, and peer benchmarks.
Business Partnering
* Act as a key interface between Group Finance and divisional FP&A teams.
* Support senior stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and insight to inform decision-making.
* Promote best practice in FP&A processes, reporting, and performance management across the Group.
Governance, Controls & Continuous Improvement
* Support improvements in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, including automation and system enhancements.
* Contribute to the development of FP&A capability within the Group.
The successful candidate will be/have:
* A qualified ACA, CA or ACCA working within a professional services firm, likely at Manager level with a Transaction Services, Data Analytics, FDD or Deal Advisory team (circa 2-4 years PQE)
* Advanced Excel skills, including developing and maintaining complex models and performing scenario analysis
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify key drivers and trends
* Commercially aware, with an understanding of how financial performance links to strategy
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities
On offer: Competitive base salary + cash/car allowance + bonus + benefits