Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Stanton House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services firm in London is seeking an ambitious FP&A professional to join their finance team. This pivotal role involves managing budgeting processes, developing financial plans, and providing performance commentary to the Board. Applicants should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with at least 3 years of experience in FP&A or a similar role. Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A or a related commercial finance role.
• Experience in high-growth SME environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide commentary to the Board on monthly performance.
• Develop long-term financial plans to support investor communications.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and risks.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: London Office (3 days in-office)

About the Role

We are partnering with a fast-growing, high-growth technology-driven financial services company that provides multi-currency accounts and payments solutions to businesses and individuals. This is a pivotal hire to join a collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the CFO, and will play a key role in developing the FP&A function as the business scales. You will also gain exposure to the workings of a listed company, including board reporting and financial analyst interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals
• Provide commentary to the Board on monthly performance
• Develop long-term financial plans to support investor communications and strategic decision-making
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to inform planning and investment decisions
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards
• Act as a business partner to operational teams to support informed financial decisions
• Collaborate across departments to understand performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Assist with calculations related to commissions, incentives, and other key business expenses
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FP&A or a related commercial finance role
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Experience in high-growth SME environments is desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious FP&A professional to shape a finance function in a fast-paced, growing business while working closely with senior leadership.

We recieve a high volume of applications on all of our vacancies, your patience is greatly appreciated as we get through these as quickly as we can.