FP&A Manager

GEDU Global Education; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education organization seeks an FP&A Manager to drive financial transformation and standardize reporting. This role involves building financial models, creating dashboards, and collaborating with various departments to enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with expertise in advanced Excel and Power BI, and experience in a multi-entity environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the financial strategy for years to come.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Engagement with senior leadership

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in FP&A or financial modelling, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
• Proven expertise in advanced Excel modelling: pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and/or Unit4 (or similar ERP FP module).

Responsibilities

• Standardize reporting packs and build financial models.
• Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI.
• Implement processes for data governance and controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Unit4

Job description

As FP&A Manager, you will join our Finance team during a critical FP&A transformation, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A. You will standardize reporting packs, build and automate financial models, and provide timely insights to leadership.

Reporting & Pack Harmonization

• Design and standardize Group/BU reporting packs covering financial & non-financial KPIs.
• Document data-source mappings, filters, and governance rules (owner, frequency, version control).
• Establish a monthly operating rhythm: data collection pack build review distribution.
• Integrate key subscriber-based metrics (e.G., subscriber acquisition cost, average revenue per user, retention rate, churn, and customer lifetime value) into FP&A reporting frameworks, with a particular focus on TMT and higher education business models.

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Monthly P&L / 3 Statement Models, roll-forward (variance analysis, headcount, CAPEX, etc.).
• Scenario planning (Rolling Forecast, Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast).
• Ad hoc business cases (ROI/payback, "what-if" analysis).
• Collaborate with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions and outputs.

Data Visualization & Dashboards

• Develop interactive dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) for self-service access to key metrics.
• Create summary charts (waterfalls, trend lines, bullet graphs) that highlight critical variances and insights.

Systems Design & Automation

• Partner with data and BI teams to ensure real-time MI tracking.
• Translate business requirements into FP&A system specifications (Unit4 or similar).
• Automate manual data pulls and recurring calculations via Power Query, macros, or ETL tools.
• Prototype a pilot dashboard that consolidates GL/subledger data into a single view.

Governance & Controls

• Implement quarterly "housekeeping" processes: archive old versions, enforce folder structures, apply naming conventions.
• Maintain version-control procedures for all FP&A models (version stamps, change logs).
• Assist in documenting a RACI for Master Data Management to clarify data ownership.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the FP&A point of contact for Group Functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Business Development, IT) and the C‑Suite.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing data extracts, model outputs, and analytical insights.
• Facilitate weekly FP&A check-ins to ensure alignment, elevate issues, and support handoffs.

Ad‑hoc & Project Work

• Provide Group capacity during peak month‑end and PBF (Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting) cycles.
• Lead quick‑win automation projects (e.G., consolidating multiple Excel reports into a Power BI dashboard).
• M&A/ Corporate Finance Project Support, working directly with an experienced executive team driving strategic growth (M&A, new program launches, digital transformation).
• Partner across diverse functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, HR) to deliver high‑impact insights.
• Help build and scale a best‑in‑class FP&A function—streamlining processes, automating reporting, and influencing C‑Suite decisions.
• Opportunity to transition from a Group role to a permanent position, shaping GEDU’s financial strategy for years to come.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• In-depth experience in FP&A or financial modelling, ideally in a multi‑entity environment.
• Proven expertise in advanced Excel modelling: pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH.
• Strong command over 3‑statement financial modelling and TMT and higher education business performance metrics.
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and/or Unit4 (or similar ERP FP module).
• Prior exposure to standardizing reporting packs across multiple business units is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH).
• Strong data‑visualization capabilities (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Deep understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow interlinkages.
• Familiarity with driver‑based forecasting and zero‑based budgeting methodologies.
• Basic understanding of data governance (Master Data Management, RACI, version control).

Business & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication—able to present deep analysis in concise slide decks.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple deliverables under tight month‑end and PBF deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset—comfortable partnering with FBPs, Controllers, and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Self‑starter: proactive, resourceful, and able to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.