Financial Planning Analyst- (FP&A)

Opus Talent Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recruitment services sector is seeking an FP&A Manager to oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as financial reporting. This role involves direct interaction with the CFO and requires strong financial and commercial skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, private equity-backed environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Hybrid/remote working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and bonuses

Employee discounts and benefits

Supportive work environment

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Strong financial and accounting skills.
• Ability to analyze financial performance and provide insights.
• Experience in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct monthly performance analysis.
• Prepare management information and reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree educated, qualified accountant

Job description

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for coordinating consolidated budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing and reporting on monthly financial performance, and producing insightful financial information to support the business in achieving its objectives.

The company aims to improve its budgeting and forecasting processes, introduce more robust monthly reporting and analysis, and streamline its financial reporting. The successful candidate should possess strong financial analysis and accounting skills, combined with broader commercial acumen, to provide better insights into financial performance and key business drivers to the CFO, investors, and the wider team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers exposure to the recruitment services sector within a fast-growing, private equity-backed business. The position involves working at all levels of the organization, challenging a broad range of competencies from technical skills to soft skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Design and coordinate the annual budget and periodic forecasts, consolidating various divisions and functions.
• Analyze monthly results, challenge Managing Directors on their figures, and ensure targets are met.
• Prepare budget packs with full visibility and commentary for business units and the company.
• Analyze financial performance, explain variances, and ensure narratives reconcile with numbers.
• Reconcile operating costs, including headcount and variable expenses.
• Maintain the integrity of financial KPIs within systems and reconcile with operational systems.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct monthly performance analysis, produce narratives for variances, and verify management commentary.
• Analyze operating costs and ensure KPI accuracy and system reconciliation.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare management information for the Board, Divisional MDs, and Investors, including insightful commentary.

General:

• Assist the CFO and Group Finance Director with ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Degree educated, qualified accountant with strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Understanding of people services businesses and their key financial drivers.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels.
• Structured thinker capable of simplifying complex issues.
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in high-pressure, dynamic environments.
• Effective communicator with both executives and non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Team player with a supportive attitude.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Additional Skills and Benefits

• Experience working in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Willingness to assist beyond formal roles.
• Discretion with sensitive information.

• 30 days annual leave.
• Option to work from any office for one week (including international locations).
• Offices in Sydney, London, Bristol, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dallas, Tampa, Austin, and New York.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid/remote working arrangements.
• Wellness resources.
• Award-winning company recognized by Sunday Times, Virgin, FT, and others.
• Competitive salary, car allowances, bonuses.
• Supportive, sociable, and celebratory work environment.
• Employee discounts, season tickets, and more.