FP&A Manager

Zilch; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking an FP&A Manager to drive business decisions through financial forecasting and modelling. The role involves developing forward-looking models, preparing documents for stakeholders, and collaborating across functions. Ideal candidates have strong financial skills, SQL experience, and a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits including income protection and access to a share options scheme.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

5% back on in-app purchases

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Learning Suite for e-courses

Qualifications

• Track record of building enduring FP&A processes.
• Dedication to high quality visually appealing work.
• Comfortable with a hands-on collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forward looking models to drive business decisions.
• Prepare commercial documents for Board and Investors.
• Act as a subject matter expert on all things forecasting.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyse information

SQL experience

Understanding of unit economics

Education

Relevant qualification or Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?

We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we've achieved double unicorn status and taken on more than 5 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we've got big growth plans.

Want to join us?

About the role

Finance plays a critical role as custodians of the financial resources of Zilch alongside helping the business report against our success and plan for growth. The FP&A function is at the heart of ensuring we are on track against the financial goals of Zilch. We give insights beyond just financials; we collaborate across functions and help drive the right decisions. Due to continued growth in the team and Zilch overall we are recruiting a FP&A Manager.

Day to day responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forward looking models to drive business decisions (Anaplan; Excel)
• Contribute meaningfully towards the rolling forecast and budgeting cycles
• Prepare commercial focused for our Board, Investors and Leadership Team
• Act as a subject matter expert on all things forecasting (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cashflow) including acting as a conduit between Financial Reporting, Strategic Finance, Treasury, Data and Leadership
• Help drive the adoption of Anaplan across the business through proactive change management and considered development of end-to-end processes
• Perform detailed analysis challenging status quo thinking
• Business partner across all levels and functions, helping drive the right commercial outcome
• Maintain dashboards and API data integrations for Anaplan encouraging self-serving reporting and cross functional collaboration
• Collaborate with others in Finance to analyse and understand performance

What we're looking for

• Excellent financial modelling skills including building forward looking models
• Someone who can forge strong relationships across the business to ensure FP&A goals are met
• Track record of building enduring FP&A processes
• Strong communicator who can translate financial jargon into digestible chunks
• Proven ability to analyse information using business intelligence tools
• A relevant qualification or Degree in accounting/finance or numerically orientated field
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience
• A dedication to high quality visually appealing work
• Comfortable with a hands‑on collaborative approach to work involving attending the office in a hybrid working environment
• A driven individual who is keen to develop with the team and company
• Team player with a friendly, positive mindset
• Anaplan experience is highly desirable however not essential; we recognise not everyone has had exposure to this tool. You will be expected to complete Level I Anaplan Model Builder course within a reasonable time of joining the team, allowing you to contribute meaningfully.
• SQL experience (we work closely with Data however some ability to self-serve is required)
• Understanding of unit economics

Benefits

Compensation & Savings

• Income Protection.
• Permanent employees enjoy access to our Share Options Scheme.
• 5% back on in-app purchases.
• £200 for WFH Setup.
• Private Medical Insurance including;
• GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face).
• Prescribed medication.
• In-patient, day‑patient and out‑patient care.
• Mental health support.
• Physiotherapy.
• Advanced cancer cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme including:
  • Unlimited mental health sessions.
  • 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy.
  • 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support.
• Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.
• 1:1 personalised well-being consultations.

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Enhanced paternity pay.
• Enhanced adoption pay.
• Enhanced shared parental leave.

Learning & Development

• Professional Qualifications.
• Professional Memberships.
• Learning Suite for e-courses.
• Internal Training Programmes.
• FCA & Regulatory training.
• Hybrid Working.
• Casual dress code.
• Workplace socials.

To apply for this role

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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