Group FP & A Manager

Computacenter; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is looking for a skilled Group FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis function across the Group. This role involves managing annual budgeting, conducting variance analysis, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should have proven experience in financial planning, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and influence key financial decisions within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis at a similar level.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced capability in Excel.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis function at Group level.
• Manage annual budgeting and forecasting across the Group.
• Produce internal Executive Packs with clear recommendations.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management capability

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Computacenter, we’re passionate about helping our customers achieve more. With over 20,000 colleagues worldwide, we bring technology and innovation together to deliver exceptional business outcomes. As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our Group Finance function with a new opportunity for a highly skilled Group FP&A Manager to help shape financial insight and drive performance across our global organisation.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and wants to make a tangible impact at Group level, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

As our Group FP&A Manager, you’ll lead the Group-level financial planning and analysis function, partnering closely with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making. You’ll own core planning cycles, drive actionable insights, and ensure the Group has the clarity and transparency needed to deliver on its ambitions.

In this role, you will:

• Manage annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting across the Computacenter Group.
• Ensure financial models, assumptions, and scenarios are robust and consistent.
• Provide sensitivity and scenario analysis to support executive-level decisions.

Deliver Insightful Performance Analysis

• Conduct variance analysis and highlight key drivers of performance.
• Provide insights that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Design and maintain KPIs and dashboards for senior leadership.

Drive High‑Quality Reporting

• Produce internal Executive Packs with clear commentary and recommendations.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Continuously enhance reporting tools and processes.

Partner Across the Business

• Build strong relationships across Group functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on financial decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support ad hoc finance projects that influence Group‑wide outcomes.

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Manage and mentor analysts, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion best‑practice FP&A processes across the Group.

Enhance Processes & Systems

• Drive improvements in planning tools and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance standards.
• Embed standardised processes and methodologies across teams.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, influential, and comfortable operating at senior levels within a complex and evolving organisation.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis at a similar level.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
• Strong communication skills, able to convey complex data to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Confidence in building relationships across senior and Executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• Project management capability.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive change.