FP&A Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team in Bristol. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior management, providing essential insights into financial planning and overhead costs. Your expertise will drive performance across various corporate cost centres while managing a business partner for optimal team development. With a focus on fostering relationships and clear communication, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a range of flexible working opportunities, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days paid holiday

Pension contributions

Flexible working opportunities

Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay

Additional benefits including ShareSave

Bike to Work

Charity Match

Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with substantial post-qualification experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Director and COO on head office performance.
• Own the headcount forecast and manage corporate cost centres.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Oracle EPM

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle EPM

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The role

Works closely with FP&A managers for Property and Operations areas and reports to the Head of FP&A, with overall responsibility for Group financial planning.

What you'll be doing

1. Support the People Director, COO, and Executive team on head office performance.
2. Forecast all overhead costs and create consolidated head office forecasts, including recharging/converting to Unite share.
3. Own the headcount forecast for Head office(s).
4. Assess the impact of head office change programmes, including Edison and small-scale changes.
5. Act as the central contact for all cost centres and business partnering at Unite.
6. Manage corporate cost centres such as HR, IT, Finance, and Directors.
7. Collaborate closely with the management accounting team.
8. Manage one business partner, including performance management, conducting 1-1 meetings, identifying development needs, and coaching.

What we're looking for in you

1. Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in a commercial environment.
2. Experience with Oracle EPM preferred.
3. Excellent communication skills, including inspiring trust, influencing, and conveying technical financial information clearly and convincingly to diverse audiences.
4. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-change environment, managing multiple demands with accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Ability to develop effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
6. Ability to challenge and hold commercial teams accountable to drive performance.
7. Strong analytical skills.
8. Empathy and responsiveness to customer needs.
9. Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to undertake challenging tasks.

What you'll get in return

• An annual bonus sharing the company's success.
• 25 days of paid holiday.
• Pension contributions with a 1% additional contribution based on your savings.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay.
• Additional benefits including ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, discounts, and more!