FP&A Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider is seeking an FP&A Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract in Bristol. The role involves delivering monthly reporting, fostering stakeholder relationships, and supporting budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting qualification and experience in managing financial data. This position offers benefits such as a work-life balance, annual leave, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly

Free Parking at Head Office

Qualifications

• Experience in-depth analysis of financial data and ensuring outputs are clear.
• Experience of leading month end deliverables to high accuracy.
• Comfortable dealing with senior and external stakeholders.
• Able to manage risks identified through analysis and reporting.
• Experience managing conflicting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly like-for-like revenue reporting for the group.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams.
• Support development of group budget/forecast.

Skills

In-depth analysis of financial data

Leading month end deliverables

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant accounting qualification ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle systems

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long‑term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

The FP&A Manager will deliver the monthly and on‑going management reporting requirements for FP&A for both our internal and external stakeholder groups. Working closely with group reporting team, FP&A and our shareholders you will ensure robust, timely and accurate reporting as well as value‑add analysis to drive internal and external decision making. You will support the FP&A leadership to deliver the forecasting and budget planning cycles and ad‑hoc refinancing processes.

This role is being offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Own monthly like‑for‑like revenue reporting for the group
• Own monthly and ad‑hoc external shareholder & group management reporting
• Own monthly M&A reporting including deal activity and pipeline management
• Own Leverage reporting, rolling last 12 month and debt metrics
• Lead and deliver timely commentary for the group board report
• Ensure reconciliation of the planning system to monthly management results

Business Partnering:

• Foster strong relationships with the relevant internal teams to ensure robust inputs, commentary, and team collaboration
• Deliver high quality analysis to support decision making for multiple stakeholder groups
• Be the subject matter expert on the group like‑for‑like calculation
• Understand the subsequent impacts of decisions on balance sheet and cash‑flow performance

Financial Planning:

• Support the development of the group budget/forecast like‑for‑like revenue result
• Support the development of the group cashflow and balance sheet budget/forecast
• Support the development of the group EBITDA to PAT budget/forecast

Experience/Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience of in‑depth analysis of financial data and ensuring outputs to the relevant stakeholders are clear, concise and reconciled
• Experience of leading month end deliverables to a high degree of accuracy
• Comfortable with dealing with senior and external stakeholders
• Able to flag and help manage risks identified through analysis and reporting
• Experience with managing conflicting deadlines and reprioritisation
• Comfortable with change in a rapidly expanding and developing business
• Relevant accounting qualification ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• Advanced Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Oracle systems
• Experience of working with Power BI
• Experience of PE backed environment
• Experience in a multi‑national environment

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• Work‑life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly
• Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.