About us
CheckFire – serving the fire trade since 1975. With 50 years’ experience in the Fire Safety, nobody knows the trade better. We have established a proven track record of excellence and have earned the respect of our customers by delivering quality products and dependable service. As the market leader in the Fire Trade, we offer an unparalleled level of capability and reliability. Our stocks are enormous, our service is personal, and our promises are genuine.
The Role
This is a senior, high-impact role with real influence. As Group FP&A Manager, you will work closely with the CFO and senior leaders to shape how the Group understands performance, plans for the future, and makes commercial decisions.
You will own the quality of financial and management reporting, bring clarity to complex data, and play a key role in strengthening forecasting, modelling, and insight across the business. This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, visible, and trusted as a commercial partner.
What You’ll Do
* Build and own investor-grade financial models that support strategic decision making
* Produce Board packs and shareholder reporting with clear, commercial insight
* Lead scenario planning and long-term forecasting to support growth plans
* Prepare monthly shareholder reporting, explaining movements and outcomes in plain language
* Deliver the consolidated Group P&L, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and plans
* Improve data quality through structured data cleansing and process ownership
* Manage and communicate the Group finance timetable to ensure deadlines are met
* Develop and enhance reporting and analytical tools to raise capability across the finance team
* Work closely with operational teams to understand performance drivers and business needs
* Partner with external advisors and system providers to deliver reporting and change projects
* Lead key customer debtor processes, ensuring strong controls and effective system integration
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience
* Strong commercial mindset with advanced analytical and modelling skills
* Expert Excel capability across P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet modelling
* Strong grasp of accounting principles and technical treatments
* Comfortable owning complex workstreams and driving them to completion
* High attention to detail combined with pace and prioritisation
* Experience working with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite or similar
* Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or similar data visualisation tools
* Confidence working with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively
* Background in FP&A, Transaction Services, Deal Advisory, or Corporate Finance
Ideal profile:
* ACA qualified or equivalent
* Experience in a PE-backed or fast-growth environment
* Enjoys building, improving, and owning processes
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
* Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days annual leave plus up to 4 extra days for the Christmas shutdown, plus UK bank holidays
* Company Profit Share Scheme – Share in the success you help deliver
* Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential wellbeing and support services
* Pension Scheme – Supporting your long-term future
* Free Fruit – Healthy snacks available in the office
* EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Sustainable travel with cost-saving benefits