FP&A Manager

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth data centre group is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis. This role involves managing budgeting processes, delivering actionable insights, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical skills and experience in a capital-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in FP&A.
• Experience in capital-intensive or technology-led businesses is desirable.
• Ability to interpret data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting process across the group.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analysis.
• Deliver monthly performance reporting and KPI analysis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Advanced Excel

BI or planning tools

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a high-growth data centre group that is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and business performance reporting. With expanding infrastructure and ambitious growth plans, the business is looking for a commercially minded finance professional to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making at all levels.

Role Overview:
As FP&A Manager, you will play a key role in managing the group’s financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. You’ll work closely with the CFO and wider leadership team to deliver actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and support investment decisions across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across the group, partnering with key stakeholders

• Prepare financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic planning and investment decisions

• Deliver monthly performance reporting, KPI analysis, and variance commentary to senior leadership

• Track and report on capital expenditure, project profitability, and infrastructure investments

• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial transparency and cost control

• Support board reporting, investor presentations, and management information packs

• Develop tools, dashboards, and reports to enhance forecasting and planning capability

• Continuously improve processes, data quality, and the FP&A function as the business scales

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong post-qualified experience

• Prior experience in FP&A within a capital-intensive, infrastructure, or technology-led business is highly desirable

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI or planning tools is a plus

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with the ability to interpret data into insight

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment