FP&A Manager

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Company pension

Job summary

Bupa Place in Salford Quays requires an FP&A Manager to deliver financial insight across the functional and central cost base, supporting executives and leading a small team. You will drive cost reporting, planning, and decision support with a focus on automation and accuracy.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office), a salary from £56,300 per annum, and broad exposure across finance partnering with senior leaders to shape growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background with cost analysis
• Experience delivering regular and ad hoc reports to executives

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and analysis across functional and central cost base.
• Deliver reporting on costs, trends, performance measures and total cost of ownership.
• Lead automation and improvements of management reporting and self-service capabilities.
• Support forecasting, planning and budgeting activities with timelines.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and coach a finance team for capability building.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modelling

Cost analysis

Automation & tech

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:FP&A ManagerBupa Place (Salford Quays, M50 3SP)Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)Full time (37.5 hours)PermanentSalary from: £56,300 per annumWe make health happenAt Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.To continue delivering outstanding healthcare and insurance services, we need a strong understanding of how our business operates and where we can make the greatest impact. Our Finance teams play a vital role in helping leaders make informed decisions that support customers, colleagues and the long-term success of the business.As our FP&A Manager, you'll be at the centre of that work. Supporting executive and finance leadership teams, you'll provide insight into the cost of running key business functions and help shape the financial decisions that support Bupa's future growth.This role offers excellent exposure across the business, with responsibility for analysing and reporting on a functional and central cost base of around £300m. You'll lead reporting improvements, drive automation, support strategic planning and develop meaningful financial insight that helps leaders make better decisions. Alongside this, you'll lead and develop a small team, helping create a high-performing and collaborative cultureHow you'll help us make health happenAs our FP&A Manager, you'll:Provide financial insight and analysis across Bupa's functional and central cost base.Deliver reporting and analysis on costs, trends, performance measures and total cost of ownership.Lead the continuous improvement and automation of management reporting, reducing manual processes and improving self-service reporting capabilities.Manage service fee and recharge reporting, ensuring methodologies are applied consistently and clearly communicated.Support forecasting, planning and budgeting activities in line with business requirements and timelines.Work closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders across the organisation.Collaborate with reporting, controls and finance teams to deliver accurate and timely financial information.Support the delivery of annual and three-year planning processes.Maintain oversight of service fee and recharge-related risks, controls and process documentation.Act as a subject matter expert for Oracle planning and forecasting processes.Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals, supporting capability building and succession planning.Deliver training and guidance to cost centre managers on financial processes, policies and responsibilities.Monitor compliance with internal financial and procurement policies and provide clear reporting on outcomesKey Skills/Qualifications needed for this roleWe're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical skills with a passion for continuous improvement and people leadership.Qualified Accountant is essential - please list your qualification on your applicationPrevious experience within a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) environment is requiredExperience delivering regular and ad hoc reporting for senior or executive stakeholders.Strong management accounting and cost analysis experience.Experience working within regulated industries, financial services or healthcare would be beneficial.Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience improving processes through automation and technology.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Proven people management experience, with the ability to coach and develop others.A proactive, solution-focused and adaptable approach.Experience using Oracle or similar enterprise finance systems.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeingAccess to our confidential employee assistance programmeWorkplace pensionOnline discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.Why Bupa?We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: [e-mail] Type:Full timeJob Area:Finance & AccountingLocations:Bupa PlaceCycle to work scheme, Canteen, Gym membership, Financial planning services, Free flu jabs, Employee mentoring programme, Referral programme, Company pension, Additional leave, Health & wellbeing programme, Paid volunteer time, Private dental insurance, Private medical insurance