Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director

Austin Rose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Austin Rose Associates is seeking an FP&A Associate Director to lead the growth and execution of the firm’s FP&A proposition in London/Manchester. You will drive market growth for scale-up and mid-market clients, combine commercial strategy, business development, and advanced financial modeling.

You will work with the lead partner, oversee a portfolio of client FP&A projects, build relationships with senior stakeholders, and utilize PowerBI and Excel to deliver complex forecasts and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-level FP&A services within accountancy practice or consultancy.
• Strong business development background with demonstrated success building and managing key client relationships.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and modern FP&A tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the firm's growth plan for FP&A, coordinating market rollout of new propositions targeted at scale-up and growth businesses.
• Work closely with the lead partner to establish and grow the firm's FP&A offering.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities across the region.
• Oversee the commercial management and delivery of a dynamic portfolio of client FP&A projects, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.
• Build, maintain, and leverage deep strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, Managers, Directors, and Partners.
• Utilize advanced tools including PowerBI and Excel to build complex financial models, forecasts, and strategic reporting suites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across international and domestic teams to identify cross-selling opportunities for the firm's wider service lines.
• Proactively identify operational enhancements to optimize client delivery and expand advisory service offerings.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Business development

Advanced Excel

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

FP&A Associate Director | Top 10 Firm | London/Manchester

Are you an experienced FP&A specialist looking to take a lead role in driving market growth for scale-up and mid-market businesses? Do you want to join an industry-leading firm where you can combine commercial strategy, business development, and advanced financial modeling to accelerate your career?

About the Firm:

This Top 10 Firm is a major force in public practice, trusted by clients ranging from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multinational groups. The Business Services and Outsourcing team delivers critical, long‑term value through high-level accounting, compliance, and strategic FP&A solutions. Operating nationally and internationally, the firm offers a highly collaborative environment where agile problem-solvers can manage key portfolio accounts, build key market relationships, and actively shape service offerings.

Responsibilities:

As an FP&A Associate Director you will:

• Lead the execution of the firm's growth plan for FP&A, coordinating the market rollout of new propositions targeted at scale-up and growth businesses.
• Work closely with the lead partner to establish and grow the firm's FP&A offering
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities across the region.
• Oversee the commercial management and delivery of a dynamic portfolio of client FP&A projects, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.
• Build, maintain, and leverage deep strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, Managers, Directors, and Partners.
• Utilize advanced tools including PowerBI and Excel to build complex financial models, forecasts, and strategic reporting suites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across international and domestic teams to identify cross-selling opportunities for the firm's wider service lines.
• Proactively identify operational enhancements to optimize client delivery and expand advisory service offerings.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in delivering high-level FP&A services within accountancy practice or consultancy.
• Strong business development background with demonstrated success building and managing key client relationships.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and modern FP&A tools.

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive market salary with structured annual performance review.
• Annual bonus scheme based on individual and firm targets.
• Market leading annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Employer pension contribution (explicit % available upon application).
• Flexible hybrid working model (2–3 days working from home).
• Private medical cover and comprehensive wellness care.