FP&A Lead: Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting Expert

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

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.