FP&A Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Private health

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Slough is seeking an FP&A Lead to oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the business. You will consolidate inputs from across the accounting and finance function and present clear insights to support strategic decisions.

You will analyse results, produce management reports, and drive improvements in planning and reporting processes. The role requires qualified accounting credentials and strong communication with non-finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in budgeting, forecasting and FP&A.
• Proven ability to analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience producing management reporting for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting process, consolidating inputs for clear business plans.
• Prepare forecasts and update as trading information changes.
• Analyse results to identify key movements and trends.
• Produce clear management reports explaining performance.
• Collaborate across the business to improve planning data quality.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Improve planning and reporting processes for consistency.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified 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