FP&A Lead

Michael Page; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private health

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an FP&A Lead in Slough to drive budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis across the Accounting & Finance function, turning data into clear insights for informed business decisions.

This permanent role offers £70,000–£80,000 with a bonus, 25 days holiday and private health; you will lead planning activities, deliver management reports, and partner with other teams to improve the quality of financial information.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and draw clear, practical conclusions.
• Experience producing management reporting and performance analysis.
• Confident explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Good judgement when reviewing assumptions, trends and financial risks.
• Ability to organize planning activity and manage reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting process across the business.
• Prepare forecasts and update them as trading information changes.
• Analyze financial results to identify key movements and risks.
• Produce clear management reports and explain financial performance.
• Collaborate with departments to gather planning data and improve financial information.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Improve planning and reporting processes for consistency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Performance analysis

Communication with non-finance

Planning activity

Deadlines management

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

As an FP&A Lead in Slough, you will lead financial planning and analysis work for the business, helping teams make clear, informed decisions. You will turn financial information into useful insight and keep planning activities well organised across the Accounting & Finance department.

Client Details

Growing market leader based in Slough with a large finance function

Description

• Lead the budgeting process, bringing together financial inputs to support clear business plans.
• Prepare forecasts and update them as trading information changes, giving stakeholders a current view of performance.
• Analyse financial results and identify key movements, trends and areas for further review.
• Produce clear management reports that explain financial performance in a practical way.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather planning data and improve the quality of financial information.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making and help teams understand the impact of their plans.
• Improve planning and reporting processes to make financial analysis more consistent and useful.

Profile

A successful 'FP&A Lead' should have:

• Qualified accountant
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• The ability to analyse financial data and draw clear, practical conclusions.
• Experience producing management reporting and performance analysis.
• Confidence explaining financial information to colleagues outside finance.
• Good judgement when reviewing assumptions, trends and financial risks.
• The ability to organise planning activity and manage competing reporting deadlines.

Job Offer

• Permanent FP&A Lead position based in Slough.
• Salary of £70,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus.
• 25 days holiday
• private health
• Enhanced pension

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.