FP&A Manager

Cobb & Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is searching for an experienced FP&A Manager to work with a prominent education provider in London. In this hybrid role, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with various business units and manage finance personnel to deliver first-class financial advisory services. A qualified accountant with considerable management experience is required for this pivotal position.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape financial strategy

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience managing finance teams for organisations with income over £10m.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver financial advice to operational staff.
• Oversee monthly management accounts.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Accounting systems

Job description

FP&A Manager | Canterbury, Hybrid | £65k

£70k

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.