FP&A Manager

Codan Limited; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan with company match

Company bonus scheme

Flexible core working hours

Job summary

Codan Limited in Whiteley, Hampshire is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the group. You will partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations to provide strategic financial insight and robust business cases.

The role requires a qualified accountant with strong Excel, advanced modelling and BI/ERP experience. You will deliver monthly performance packs, manage consolidation, and support the Board with clear narratives and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability to translate data into clear narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
• Confident in challenging senior stakeholders when the data doesn’t support the plan.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
• Mastery of advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis; proficient in BI tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Ops to support business cases and new initiatives.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for scenario planning and projections.
• Deliver monthly performance packs and dashboards to the Board and exec team with clear narratives.
• Develop and maintain internal financial policies and MIS for data accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly, half yearly and annual management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Lead monthly, half yearly and annual consolidation for all divisional entities.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Business Partnering

Financial Modelling

Management Reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

Financial Reporting

Consolidation

Excel

BI tools

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Title: FP&A Manager
Date: 2 Sept 2026
Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.

Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, using every advancement in technology to our advantage.

Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the annual budget process and managing rolling quarterly or monthly forecasts.
• Variance Analysis: Comparing actual results against budgets and prior years to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Partnering: Collaborating across departments (Sales, Marketing, Ops) to provide financial support for business cases and new initiatives.
• Financial Modelling: Building and maintaining complex models for scenario planning ("what-if" analysis) and strategic projections.
• Management Reporting: Delivering monthly performance packs and dashboards to the Board and executive team with clear narratives.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Developing and maintaining internal financial policies and management information systems to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: Work alongside Director of Accounting in preparing monthly, half yearly, and annual management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Financial Consolidation: Leading the monthly, half yearly, and annual consolidation process for all divisional entities.

Key Skills / Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• The ability to translate data into clear, concise narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to "translate" finance for non-finance people and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when the data doesn't support their plan.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
• Mastery of advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and proficiency in BI tools and ERP systems.

Additional Requirements

• Preparedness to undergo UK Security Clearance.
• Preparedness to travel if required.

Benefits And Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a "can-do" attitude.

Our Employees Receive

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidized café
• Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.
• DTC | A Codan Company is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.