Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre business is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Cardiff. This role provides the opportunity to shape financial strategy in a rapidly growing industry, offering competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and experience in project-based environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience in project-based environments like construction or engineering.
• Strong financial modelling skills and business partnering experience.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Provide monthly management reports with insights.
• Develop financial models and collaborate with operational teams.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Cardiff

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Client:

Robert Half

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE + benefits

Location: UK-based, flexible/hybrid working

Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic, PE-backed data centre business in search of an experienced FP&A Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth industry leader and influence its financial strategy.

Company:

• Backed by significant private equity investment, known for innovative efficiencies, and operating within a unique market proposition.
• Part of the booming data centre industry, experiencing high demand as digital and cloud solutions expand.
• Offers autonomy, impactful projects, and career progression opportunities.

Role:

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Provide accurate monthly management reports and insightful commentary.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models for decision support.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve efficiencies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.

Experience required:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Experience in SME, project-based environments such as construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong business partnering skills with operational teams.
• Proven financial modelling expertise supporting strategic initiatives.