FP&A Manager

Unite Students; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational sector is looking for a qualified accountant to take on a vital role in financial planning and analysis. You will work closely with senior management, oversee head office performance, and manage corporate costs. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities in a dynamic environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus sharing company success

25 days' paid holiday

Pension contribution based on your savings

Flexible working opportunities

Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay

ShareSave

Bike to Work

Charity Match

Discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Ability to challenge and hold commercial teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Support to People Director, COO and Exec on head office performance.
• Ownership of Head office headcount forecast.
• Management of Corporate costs centres like HR, IT, Finance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Oracle EPM

Job description

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The role

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

What you'll be doing

1. Support to People Director, COO and Exec on head office performance
2. Forecasting of all overheads costs / consolidated head office forecast (incl. recharging/converting to Unite share)
3. Ownership of Head office(s) headcount forecast
4. Impact of head office change programmes including Edison and small scale changes
5. Central contact for all cost centres and business partnering at Unite
6. Management of Corporate costs centres e.g. HR, IT, Finance, Directors
7. Works closely with management accounting team
8. Line management of one business partner, including performance management, 1-1 meetings, personal development, 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 communicating technical financial information clearly and convincingly; adaptable for different audiences; confident presentation style
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. Excellent analytical skills
8. Empathy and responsiveness to customer needs
9. Positive attitude, adaptable, willing to undertake challenging tasks

What you'll get in return

• Annual bonus sharing company success
• 25 days' paid holiday
• Pension contribution based on your savings (additional 1%)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
• Other benefits: ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, discounts, and more!