Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kao Data is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis, driving strategic financial management in a high-growth AI and advanced computing environment. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and team development, ensuring financial performance aligns with ambitious growth goals. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of industry innovation.

Benefits

Growth opportunities in a high-growth company

Collaborative team environment

Impactful work in AI and advanced computing

Qualifications

• Significant FP&A experience required for this role.
• Qualified Accountant status is essential.
• Experience in data centre industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Track and report on capital expenditure.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW)

Tools

Excel

Netsuite ERP

SAP

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join Kao Data: Driving the Future of AI & Advanced Computing

Kao Data is at the forefront of the industry, pioneering the development and operation of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing. Our hyperscale-inspired and industrial-scale platform provides a secure, scalable, and sustainable home for cutting-edge compute solutions.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a dynamic FP&A Manager to play a critical role in our growth journey. This is your chance to shape strategy, drive financial performance, and build a best-in-class FP&A function in a scaling, high-impact organization.

What You'll Do:

As FP&A Manager, you’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with a focus on optimizing Kao Data’s capital expenditure of £100m+ annually. Collaborating across teams, you’ll deliver actionable insights, enhance decision-making, and ensure financial compliance while supporting our ambitious growth plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Build dynamic financial models for strategic decision-making.

Management Reporting:

• Deliver accurate monthly/quarterly management accounts with meaningful commentary.
• Analyse and communicate financial risks, trends, and opportunities.

Capital Expenditure Oversight:

• Track and report on project spending, ensuring alignment with budgets and shareholder expectations.
• Manage loan covenant compliance and reporting for project funding.

Business Partnering & Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with department leaders to influence financial performance.
• Streamline processes, enhance systems (Netsuite ERP), and drive automation.

Team Development:

• Mentor and guide junior team members as Kao Data scales.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW) with considerable FP&A experience
• Proficient in Excel (financial modelling) and ERP systems (Netsuite/SAP).
• Proven track record in process improvement and delivering actionable insights.
• Data centre Industry experience is a bonus.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, capable of simplifying financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Adept at balancing hands-on execution with strategic thinking.

Why Join Kao Data?

Impact: Work at the forefront of AI and advanced computing.

Growth: Be part of a high-growth company scaling globally.

Collaboration: Join a forward-thinking, supportive team environment.

Ready to drive financial excellence and influence Kao Data’s future? We’d love to hear from you!

? Apply now or connect with us to learn more about this exciting opportunity.