We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Manager to join our small but high-impact FP&A team. The role exists to act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership, delivering high-quality insight, robust forecasting, and decision support across the Open GI group.
Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this role has significant autonomy and accountability for end-to-end cost forecasting, FP&A modelling strategy, and performance insight, while also line-managing and developing one FP&A team member.
The FP&A Manager will operate as a deputy to the Head of FP&A, with exposure to Executive, and plays a key part in shaping financial plans, challenging performance, and supporting decisions in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
Key responsibilities
Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive and senior management, offering insights and recommendations based on in-depth financial analysis, working collaboratively to understand their financial needs and provide support.
- Lead cross-functional meetings to discuss financial performance and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with procurement team to target cost saving opportunities.
FP&A, Modelling and Insight
- Own monthly FP&A reporting for Executive Committee and Board, ensuring clarity of narrative, strong analytical insight, and accuracy.
- Lead and own the design, development, and maintenance of complex FP&A models, including cost models, scenario analysis, sensitivities, and multi-year plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a data cube and dashboard reporting to support FP&A analysis of historical growth drivers and support a dynamic forecast model.
- Translate financial results and forecasts into actionable insight, linking outcomes to operational and cost drivers.
- Be the primary FP&A subject‑matter expert for cost analysis, R&D modelling, productivity analysis and forecasting methodologies.
Budgeting and Cost Forecasting
- Full accountability for the end‑to‑end cost forecasting process, including methodology, assumptions, governance, and ongoing accuracy.
- Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure realistic budget submissions, through review and appropriate challenge.
- Monitor and provide regular updates on forecast and budget performance, highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending mitigating actions.
Leadership & Team Management
- Direct line management responsibility for one FP&A team member, including goal setting, coaching, development, and performance management.
- Act as a mentor and role model across the wider finance team, raising the bar for insight, rigour, ownership and reporting quality.
- Review and oversee analytical outputs, ensuring consistency, insight, and high technical standards.
- Develop team capability in modelling, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement
- Support strategic initiatives and projects through thorough modelling and analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, forecasting accuracy, reporting quality, and model governance.
- Contribute to the development of stronger cost control, procurement, and financial governance practices.
- Leverage financial systems, data, and tools to improve automation, insight, and efficiency.
