FP & A Manager
Rate - £550 - £650 (a day)
Location - Uxbridge (Hybrid)
Duration - 3 Months (Initially)
IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)
The FP&A Lead will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting. You will work closely with academic and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful analyses that support strategic and financial planning.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budget and multi‑year forecast cycles across departments.
Work with academic and support service leaders to prepare accurate, timely budgets.
Develop rolling forecasts and scenario models considering student numbers, funding shifts, and operational costs.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Produce clear financial analysis to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
Undertake variance analysis, cost reviews, trend analysis and KPI tracking.
Identify risks, opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives.
Management Reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts packs, including commentary for senior leadership.
Present financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders in a clear and accessible way.
Develop dashboards and visual reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
Data & Performance Analysis
Analyse student volume trends, funding models, grants and tuition revenue projections.
Use data to support resource allocation, workforce planning and performance improvement.
Maintain strong data integrity and ensure reporting accuracy.
Financial Modelling
Build and maintain financial models to support long‑term planning, investment appraisal and strategic projects.
Support business cases for new initiatives, curriculum expansion or capital investments.
Process Improvement
Streamline financial processes and reporting frameworks.
Support automation of budgeting, reporting and data analysis.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Strong experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modelling, scenario analysis).
Proven ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data.
Experience producing management accounts or management information reports.
Excellent communication skills, particularly with non‑finance stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness within education funding models (schools, FE, HE or training providers).
Desirable
Experience using Power BI or other BI tools.
Experience in the education sector (schools, MATs, colleges, universities, or training organisations).
Knowledge of financial regulations relevant to the education environment.
Part‑qualified or qualified: ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or equivalent).
Qualifications
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
Professional finance qualification (full or part-qualified) preferred