Finance Manager - Tax FP&A

PwC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC Birmingham is seeking a Finance Manager within the Tax FP&A Finance team to drive budgeting, forecasting and decision support for a £900m revenue business. You will partner with the Finance Director, LoSCFAO and senior stakeholders to deliver robust planning, commercial insight and governance across multiple business units.

The role focuses on financial modelling, performance analytics and cross‑team collaboration, with leadership of junior staff and opportunities to leverage AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with strong budgeting, forecasting and modelling experience.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Experience in governance, month-end reporting and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes with robust analysis.
• Manage national cost base and collaborate with operations to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Deliver management information and scenario modelling for strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop junior team members while enhancing FP&A processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Decision support

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or international equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial planning tools

ERP systems

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role: Join the Tax FP&A Finance team as a Finance Manager, supporting the Tax Line of Service with financial planning,analysisand decision support across activity beyond individual business unit ownership. Working closely with the Finance Director,LoSCFAO, Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders, the role helps deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and cost management, whileprovidinghigh-quality commercial insight. Supporting a £900m revenue business with 200 partners and 2,500 employees, this position offers broad exposure to strategic finance, commercialanalysisand cross-business collaboration in a dynamic environment.

What your days will look like:

• Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering accurate analysis, maintaining planning models and providing high-quality financial insight to support business decisions.

• Manage the national cost base and partner with operational teams to monitor expenditure, improve forecasting accuracy and support effective financial decision-making.

• Deliver commercial analysis, management information and scenario modelling to support strategic initiatives, business cases, investment decisions and performance improvement.

• Lead and develop junior team members while supporting financial governance, month-end reporting, process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities across the FP&A function.

This role is for you if:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent) with strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting data, identifying trends and providing effective challenge to drive improved outcomes.

• Sound understanding of financial controls, month-end processes and governance, with confidence using financial systems and planning tools to enhance reporting and forecasting.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

• Experience leading or developing team members, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools to improve finance processes and performance.

What you'llreceive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, ourbenefitsare designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office,homeand client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Credit Control, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No