FP&A Manager

Cobb & Jones Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an FP&A Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in finance management. You will lead financial strategy at a senior level, collaborate with various business units, and ensure high-quality financial advice is provided across the organization. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Collaborative working environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualified experience as an accountant.
• Experience managing finance teams and producing management accounts for larger organisations.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of all budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver high-quality financial advice to operational staff.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and ledger postings.
• Line-manage Finance Business Partners and other finance staff.
• Drive process improvements for financial efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Accounting Systems

Job description

Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a local education provider with their search for a new FP&A Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a first-class financial advisory service across the organisation, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Group and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of all budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver high-quality financial advice and guidance to operational staff and the different business units.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and ensure precise ledger postings.
• Line-manage Finance Business Partners, Systems Accountant, and Management Accounts Assistant.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance with financial regulations.
• Develop and implement training for budget holders on financial systems and policies.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience managing finance teams and producing management accounts for organisations with income over £10m.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced IT proficiency (Excel, MS Office, accounting systems).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive, innovative problem solver with strong time management skills.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape financial strategy at a senior level.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.