Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JC Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth global technology company seeks a Finance Planning & Analysis Manager to drive financial insight, planning and strategic decision-making across the business. This role operates in an international, PE-backed environment and partners with senior stakeholders to translate data into meaningful insights shaping performance.

You will combine financial planning, analysis, reporting and business partnering to support senior leadership, manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, and deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or FP&A.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles.
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or PE-backed environments (advantageous).
• Advanced Excel and strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand performance drivers, KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Build financial models and scenario analysis to support strategy.
• Lead preparation of monthly financial reporting and business reviews.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A reporting team.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Finance Business Partnering

FP&A

Financial Modelling

Advanced Excel

Presentation Skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are working with a high-growth global technology company to find a Finance Planning & Analysis Manager to play a pivotal role in driving financial insight, planning and strategic decision-making across the business.

Operating in a dynamic, international and PE-backed environment, this role sits at the heart of the commercial finance function, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to translate financial data into meaningful insights that shape business performance.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible role where you will combine financial planning, analysis, reporting and business partnering to support senior leadership and help deliver strategic objectives.

Working closely with the Director of FP&A, you will provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and risk management, while also managing a small team responsible for delivering high-quality reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand performance drivers, KPIs and strategic objectives
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles
• Provide detailed variance analysis and performance commentary
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies
• Build financial models and scenario analysis to support strategy
• Lead preparation of monthly financial reporting and business reviews
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A reporting team

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing senior stakeholders.

You will likely bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or FP&A
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or PE-backed environments (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel and strong presentation skills