Strategic FP&A Manager - Budgeting, Insights & Impact

ECITB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, rising to 30 over five years

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave

Home office set-up support

Job summary

ECITB is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. In this key role, you will ensure effective levy funding management and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should be qualified accountants with significant financial planning experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits including enhanced leave policies and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Provide robust financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of financial performance.
• Ensure effective management and allocation of levy income.
• Strengthen financial reporting, systems, and data quality.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Power BI or similar tools

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ECITB is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. In this key role, you will ensure effective levy funding management and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should be qualified accountants with significant financial planning experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits including enhanced leave policies and pension schemes.