As FP&A Manager, you will join our Finance team during a critical FP&A transformation, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A. You will standardize reporting packs, build and automate financial models, and provide timely insights to leadership.
Reporting & Pack Harmonization
* Design and standardize Group/BU reporting packs covering financial & non-financial KPIs.
* Document data-source mappings, filters, and governance rules (owner, frequency, version control).
* Establish a monthly operating rhythm: data collection pack build review distribution.
* Integrate key subscriber-based metrics (e.G., subscriber acquisition cost, average revenue per user, retention rate, churn, and customer lifetime value) into FP&A reporting frameworks, with a particular focus on TMT and higher education business models.
Financial Modelling & Analysis
* Monthly P&L / 3 Statement Models, roll-forward (variance analysis, headcount, CAPEX, etc.).
* Scenario planning (Rolling Forecast, Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast).
* Ad hoc business cases (ROI/payback, "what-if" analysis).
* Collaborate with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions and outputs.
Data Visualization & Dashboards
* Develop interactive dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) for self-service access to key metrics.
* Create summary charts (waterfalls, trend lines, bullet graphs) that highlight critical variances and insights.
Systems Design & Automation
* Partner with data and BI teams to ensure real-time MI tracking.
* Translate business requirements into FP&A system specifications (Unit4 or similar).
* Automate manual data pulls and recurring calculations via Power Query, macros, or ETL tools.
* Prototype a pilot dashboard that consolidates GL/subledger data into a single view.
Governance & Controls
* Implement quarterly "housekeeping" processes: archive old versions, enforce folder structures, apply naming conventions.
* Maintain version-control procedures for all FP&A models (version stamps, change logs).
* Assist in documenting a RACI for Master Data Management to clarify data ownership.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Serve as the FP&A point of contact for Group Functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Business Development, IT) and the C‑Suite.
* Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing data extracts, model outputs, and analytical insights.
* Facilitate weekly FP&A check-ins to ensure alignment, elevate issues, and support handoffs.
Ad‑hoc & Project Work
* Provide Group capacity during peak month‑end and PBF (Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting) cycles.
* Lead quick‑win automation projects (e.G., consolidating multiple Excel reports into a Power BI dashboard).
* M&A/ Corporate Finance Project Support, working directly with an experienced executive team driving strategic growth (M&A, new program launches, digital transformation).
* Partner across diverse functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, HR) to deliver high‑impact insights.
* Help build and scale a best‑in‑class FP&A function—streamlining processes, automating reporting, and influencing C‑Suite decisions.
* Opportunity to transition from a Group role to a permanent position, shaping GEDU’s financial strategy for years to come.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* In-depth experience in FP&A or financial modelling, ideally in a multi‑entity environment.
* Proven expertise in advanced Excel modelling: pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH.
* Strong command over 3‑statement financial modelling and TMT and higher education business performance metrics.
* Hands‑on experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and/or Unit4 (or similar ERP FP module).
* Prior exposure to standardizing reporting packs across multiple business units is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
* Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH).
* Strong data‑visualization capabilities (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
* Deep understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow interlinkages.
* Familiarity with driver‑based forecasting and zero‑based budgeting methodologies.
* Basic understanding of data governance (Master Data Management, RACI, version control).
Business & Interpersonal Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication—able to present deep analysis in concise slide decks.
* Highly organized, able to manage multiple deliverables under tight month‑end and PBF deadlines.
* Collaborative mindset—comfortable partnering with FBPs, Controllers, and non‑finance stakeholders.
* Self‑starter: proactive, resourceful, and able to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
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