FP&A Manager (London)

Gedu Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education group in the UK is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead financial transformation efforts. The role involves standardizing reporting, building financial models, and developing dashboards. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in FP&A or financial modeling, particularly in multi-entity environments. This position offers opportunities for significant impact and the potential for transition into a permanent role.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent transition

Work with experienced executive team

Collaborative environment across multiple departments

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in advanced Excel modelling including pivot tables and Power Query.
• Deep understanding of 3-statement financial modelling and performance metrics.
• Prior experience in FP&A or financial modelling in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Standardize Group and BU reporting packs covering financial & non-financial KPIs.
• Build and maintain driver-based Excel models for monthly P&L.
• Develop interactive dashboards in Power BI for key metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Power BI

Financial modelling

Data visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Role Purpose

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. This role demands a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who can balance monthly deliverables with architecting scalable processes and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Build and maintain driver-based Excel models for :
• 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 cycles.
• Lead quick-win automation projects (e.g., consolidating multiple Excel reports into a Power BI dashboard).
• M&A / Corporate Finance Project Support.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• In depth experience on 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.

Why Join GEDU Global?

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing education group with a truly global footprint.
• Work 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 an Group role to a permanent position, shaping GEDU's financial strategy for years to come.