Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Equifind; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Windsor seeks an experienced FP&A Manager to spearhead financial strategies and optimize client activities. The successful candidate will develop comprehensive financial models, prepare insightful reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key qualifications include being a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with at least 5 years of FP&A experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel. This hybrid role offers significant responsibility and growth potential within a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience required.
• Solid experience in FP&A and Business Partnering.
• Ability to provide both strategic insights and detailed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive financial models for business growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify efficiency improvements.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct variance analysis on financial performance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Equifind, Windsor, England, United Kingdom

FP&A Manager – High‑Growth, PE‑Backed Professional Services business based in Windsor

Hybrid | First FP&A Hire | Strategic Growth Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive FP&A Manager to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive business models and analytical strategies. Reporting directly to the Global Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing client activities, producing insightful reports, and providing expertise across various business functions. This role requires a combination of financial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to enhance reporting, budgeting and monitoring the company's performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business growth initiatives, including forecasting, identifying trends, and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with department heads to review financial performance and implement improvements.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual results and forecasts and identify key drivers of performance.

Budget and Forecasting

• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with the sales team.
• Provide ongoing reporting on revenue forecasts, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• Solid experience in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Business Partnering, and providing support to CFOs/FDs.
• Ability to think strategically and provide high‑level insights, while also being hands‑on and involved in the details as necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret financial data.
• Proficient in financial modelling, with the capability to develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and competent in PowerPoint for effective communication of financial insights.