Strategic FP&A Manager

Codan Limited; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Codan Limited in Whiteley, Hampshire, invites applications for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the business. You will translate complex data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders, build advanced financial models, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on strategic initiatives.

This role requires readiness for UK security clearance and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Ability to translate data into clear narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders when data contradicts plans.
• Advanced Excel skills and model-building expertise.
• Proficiency in BI tools and ERP systems for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior years.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Ops to support business cases and initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenarios and projections.
• Deliver monthly performance packs and dashboards to the Board.
• Oversee consolidation and financial reporting processes.
• Drive systems and process improvements for data accuracy.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Excel expert

Financial modelling

BI tools

ERP systems

Data storytelling

Education

ACCA/ACMA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Codan Limited in Whiteley, Hampshire, invites applications for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the business. You will translate complex data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders, build advanced financial models, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on strategic initiatives.

This role requires readiness for UK security clearance and occasional travel.