Strategic FP&A Lead: Forecasting & Planning

Arqiva; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Pension 6-10%

Wellbeing programme

Learning platforms

Brand discounts

Gymflex memberships

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Arqiva is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management across the Cost of Sales portfolio. You will translate business plans into robust forecasts, challenge assumptions and provide high-quality financial insight to support strategic decisions.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with senior leaders and drive improvements in planning processes while protecting commercial value of Arqiva’s sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Extensive FP&A experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across Cost of Sales.
• Develop integrated financial forecasts to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Provide insight into performance trends, risks and opportunities for decision making.
• Collaborate with finance business partners to translate drivers into financial outcomes.
• Deliver variance analysis and performance reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive improvements to FP&A processes, models and reporting for accuracy.
• Act as FP&A lead for the assigned area and champion best-in-class capability.

Job description

Arqiva is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management across the Cost of Sales portfolio. You will translate business plans into robust forecasts, challenge assumptions and provide high-quality financial insight to support strategic decisions.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with senior leaders and drive improvements in planning processes while protecting commercial value of Arqiva’s sites.