Your newpany
At Hays, we’re working with a dynamic, private equity-backed technology business that’s rapidly growing within the property and conveyancing sector. Thepany delivers innovative digital solutions designed to streamline the conveyancing process, including tools for instant client quotations, onboarding, and fully branded search platforms.
Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Group FP&A Manager to join our finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is pivotal in driving financial planning and analysis across the group. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while collaborating with the Group Financial Controller and wider business teams to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Partner with the CFO on all aspects of FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects.
2. Lead the preparation of consolidated budgets and quarterly forecasts covering P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
3. Drive robust financial planning by working closely with both finance and operational teams to ensure accuracy and accountability.
4. Deliver clear, actionable analysis of performance against a plan and support the development of corrective strategies.
5. Produce high-quality board presentations andmentary for monthly meetings and shareholder reporting.
6. Safeguard the integrity of financial reporting by reconciling business intelligence data with the general ledger and resolving discrepancies promptly.
7. Provide detailed insights into monthly balance sheet and cash flow variances, rmending practical solutions to address issues.
8. Maintain accurate margin analysis for customer and product, supportingmercial teams with pricing decisions.
9. Publish timely monthly reports that empower business managers to take ownership of revenue and margin performance.
10. Calculate salesmissions and bonuses in line with agreed schemes, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
About you
11. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Significant experience at senior FP&A level.Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.Skilled at interrogating and summarising large data sets.
12. Technical Skills:Advanced Excel proficiency.Strong experience with finance systems and databases.