Strategic FP&A Manager: Cashflow & Growth

Cognita Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking an FP&A Manager in London to lead cashflow forecasting, liquidity management and financial planning. You will partner with the CFO and Group Finance teams across regions to deliver sophisticated models, scenario analysis and insightful reporting for senior leadership and lenders.

The role requires a commercially minded finance professional with extensive Excel skills, a track record of improving models and processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Experience in cashflow forecasting, analysis and reporting in a multi‑currency, multi‑regional setup.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with ability to deliver actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and stakeholder management abilities to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group cashflow forecasting, liquidity management and planning.
• Own cashflow models, scenario planning and net debt forecasting processes.
• Support budgeting, long‑term planning, and strategic finance projects across a global organisation.

Skills

Cashflow forecasting

Analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cognita Schools is seeking an FP&A Manager in London to lead cashflow forecasting, liquidity management and financial planning. You will partner with the CFO and Group Finance teams across regions to deliver sophisticated models, scenario analysis and insightful reporting for senior leadership and lenders.

The role requires a commercially minded finance professional with extensive Excel skills, a track record of improving models and processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a