📢 Perch Group are recruiting for a Senior FP&A Associate who must enjoy working with data enough to occasionally remind us that spreadsheets can be friendly.
At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data-driven debt resolution.
Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts. We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success.
We are currently upgrading technology and data infrastructure, with the FP&A team playing a key role in driving this change—enhancing access to data and enabling more efficient, insightful analysis.
🔎What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a highly motivated finance professional to join our dynamic FP&A team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both strategic financial planning and day-to-day treasury operations.
You’ll play a key role in driving performance, providing insightful information to investors, and supporting growth across the Group. The FP&A team is continuously seeking smarter, faster, and more efficient ways to work, leveraging process improvements and innovative technologies to drive impact. This is a hands-on role initially, but with a clear progression path as the business continues to scale and reach its ambitious targets.
🗓 So, what will your day-to-day look like?
You will work as part of the Finance team, reporting into the Head of FP&A and supporting across several areas including but not limited to:
Financial Planning & Analysis
* Prepare monthly reporting packs, board presentations, and KPI dashboards.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across multiple entities across the Group.
* Collaborate with business units to understand performance drivers and identify opportunities and cost efficiencies.
* Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and operational performance.
* Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning and appraisal.
* Continuous improvement of processes and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
* Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with others in the Finance team and wider organisation.
Treasury
* Prepare monthly performance and covenant reporting to banks and investors.
* Monitor daily cash position and manage short-term liquidity.
* Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation.
* Assist with bank account management, payments, and reconciliations.
* Liaise with external banking partners and internal stakeholders.
👆Does this sound like you?
Essential experience
* Financial Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent).
* Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
* Advanced Excel skills, especially Financial Modelling build and review.
* Experience working with returns and IRR concepts.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
* A proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Desirable experience
* Experience in financial services or debt management industry.
* Experience of an FP&A system.
* Experience with Power BI and/or SQL.
* Experience with PowerPoint.
* Exposure to DataBricks / Azure.
* Experience in a fast growing, PE-owned environment.
⏳ The Application Timeline
* A first stage video call with the internal talent acquisition team (15-minute call)
* An introductory call with the hiring manager over Teams (15 - 30 minutes)
* A face to face or video call with the hiring manager (45 minutes - 60 minutes)
Typically, the average successful applicant will be within this timeline for 2-3 weeks. Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages therefore you should submit your application ASAP to avoid any disappointment.
If you do not receive a response after 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful as we may experience a high volume of applications.
💥Why you should be EXCITED to apply...
💵£50,000 - £55,000 DOE + up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus.
📍This role is hybrid and can be based at either our Blackpool or Manchester Spinningfields office - the latter a premium workspace located in the heart of Manchester’s commercial hub with regular social events planned. Oh, and did we mention the free coffee bar and beer tap? Don't believe us? See for yourself! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7350451348598837248
🕰37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible and hybrid working between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday.
🎓The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation.
♾And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development.
Apply now! This job has your name all over it — it's forecasted 😉
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk.
PLEASE NOTE - All new employees must undergo a full DBS and Credit Check upon acceptance of a job offer with Perch Group.