The Group FP&A team manages the financial reporting and planning processes across the Group to ensure that all available financial and operational data is used to optimise decision-making.
This London‑based role reports to the Group FP&A: Head of Reporting & Data Insights and is responsible for providing key financial forecasting and analysis to support the Executive Management Team as well as Divisional management teams.
The Group FP&A: Reporting and Data Insights Manager plays a critical role within Mitie’s FP&A function—delivering high‑quality financial reporting, developing actionable insights, and driving data‑led decision making across the organisation. The role combines technical financial expertise with advanced analytical capability to support strategic planning and business performance management. It provides key analysis for the Group Executive Management Team, the PLC Board, Group finance functions, and Divisional senior management teams.
Main Duties
You will be responsible and accountable for planning and delivering key financial reporting, forecasting, and modelling processes, as well as a variety of ad‑hoc projects.
* Own the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs for the Executive Team and Board, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight‑driven commentary.
* Own and develop Group FP&A data models, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that assess performance against plan, prior periods, and market expectations—identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
* Prepare executive summaries and presentations that translate complex financial data into clear business insights for senior stakeholders.
* Support strategic initiatives including M&A, capital allocation, cost optimisation, and transformation programmes through robust data analysis.
Data Management & Systems
* Own and continuously improve the Group financial reporting infrastructure, including automation of reporting processes and data workflows.
* Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights using advanced analytics and visualisation tools.
* Partner with Finance, IT, and Data teams to improve data quality across the Group, ensuring consistency of data definitions, KPIs, and performance metrics.
* Drive the development of self‑service reporting capabilities for business partners.
Business Intelligence & Insights
* Conduct deep‑dive analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across business units and cost centres.
* Develop predictive models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
* Design and implement advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and performance visibility.
* Produce ad‑hoc analyses in response to executive requests, including actionable recommendations.
Forecasting & Planning Support
* Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with robust reporting frameworks and variance analysis.
* Develop rolling forecast models that enhance forward‑looking visibility on financial performance.
* Analyse forecast accuracy and identify opportunities for improving planning processes.
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership and business unit heads, providing insights that drive commercial decisions.
* Collaborate with divisional FP&A teams to drive best practice, challenge assumptions, and embed insight‑led decision making.
* Present findings and recommendations to senior management and cross‑functional teams.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure strong controls, governance, and auditability of Group financial models and data outputs.
* Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that improve FP&A capability.
The role may involve travel within the UK.
What We Are Looking For
* 2+ years PQE working in data analytics, transaction services, or similar
* Proven experience working in a professional services firm, ideally Big 4 or similar
* Ability to work independently and deliver outputs directly to senior stakeholders across an organisation
* Strong data analytics capability, including experience working with large, complex datasets
* Proficiency in Excel (advanced), Power BI, or similar visualisation tools
* Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TM1, or similar)
* Strong understanding of financial statements, value drivers, and performance metrics in a PLC context
* Confident, self‑starting individual capable of providing proactive solutions without extensive oversight
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex insights into compelling narratives
* Strong attention to detail, with a drive for process improvement
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