FP&A Manager

Dawsongroup; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset rental company in Milton Keynes is looking for an FP&A Manager to drive financial modelling, budgeting, and reporting processes. You will support the Group-level reporting and help shape financial strategy in a dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified, skilled in advanced Excel and comfortable handling large datasets. This role includes collaboration across business units to enhance financial insights and contribute to a stronger FP&A function. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Long-term incentive schemes

Discretionary bonus (up to 10%)

Mental health support

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a foundation built in UK practice.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, or financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of long-term financial models and forecasting frameworks.
• Produce and enhance Group Board Pack reporting and financial insights.
• Validate and align budget assumptions across business units.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

About this Role

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a solid background in UK practice? If you’re ready to apply your experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused finance team, this FP&A Manager opportunity could be your next step. Based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes, this is a high-impact role supporting Group-level reporting, long-term planning, and data-driven decision making as we continue our journey under new ownership.

As our FP&A Manager, you’ll help shape the financial future of Dawsongroup by contributing to budget cycles, financial modelling and reporting processes that span across the UK and international operations.

• Support the creation of long-term financial models and forecasting frameworks.
• Produce and enhance Group Board Pack reporting and financial insight.
• Work across all business units to validate and align budget assumptions.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to evolve PowerBI reporting infrastructure.
• Contribute to a stronger, standardised FP&A function under the direction of the Group Head of FP&A

About You

We’re looking for a sharp, analytical thinker who thrives on solving financial challenges and partnering with senior stakeholders. You’ll be confident working with large data sets and have the curiosity to dig into the story behind the numbers.

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a foundation built in UK practice.
• Comfortable working with Excel to an advanced level (SUMIFS, INDEX MATCH, Pivot Tables)
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting or modelling in either practice or industry.
• Clear communicator with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insight.
• Happy to travel occasionally and attend our Milton Keynes HQ regularly for collaboration.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and has specialised in asset rentals for over 50 years. Now operating in 11 countries and recently acquired by KKR, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth, driven by smarter financial planning and strategic investment.

• We rent and lease over 32,000 premium commercial assets to major clients across sectors.
• We are committed to reinvestment in our people, systems, and infrastructure.
• You’ll be joining a business that values resilience, long‑term partnerships and excellence.
• Our finance team plays a central role in future‑proofing the business and enabling growth.

About Your Future

This is more than just a technical finance role, it’s a chance to be part of a wider transformation. You’ll be working in a professional yet approachable environment where quality work and clear thinking are valued.

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Long‑term incentive schemes and discretionary bonus (up to 10%)
• 2x life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme and mental health support through our wellbeing team.
• Internal pathways for national and international progression.
• Access to funded training and personal development opportunities.

Want to build your future in an ambitious business that genuinely invests in its people and financial systems? Join us at Dawsongroup, where your expertise can make a real impact.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Take your career to the next level with an asset rental business that values clarity, collaboration and capability. Your next step starts here. Our people are our greatest asset.