Strategic FP&A Manager: Forecasting & Performance

Arqiva Group; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 6-10%

Wellbeing programme

Learning platforms

Volunteer leave

Brand discounts

Gymflex membership

Job summary

Arqiva is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead planning, forecasting and performance management across the Cost of Sales portfolio. You’ll translate business plans into robust financial forecasts, challenge assumptions and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making.

You’ll work with senior leaders to develop integrated forecasts, provide variance analysis and push for continuous improvements in FP&A processes within a hybrid London/Winchester model.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A or finance business partnering experience with leading planning and forecasting.
• Experience owning complex planning cycles with minimal supervision.
• 5+ years post-qualified experience in a commercial environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the Cost of Sales portfolio.
• Develop integrated financial forecasts to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Provide insightful analysis of performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance partners to translate drivers into financial outcomes.
• Deliver variance analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
• Improve FP&A processes, models and reporting for better forecast accuracy.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Commercial awareness

Influence & credibility

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Arqiva is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead planning, forecasting and performance management across the Cost of Sales portfolio. You’ll translate business plans into robust financial forecasts, challenge assumptions and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making.

You’ll work with senior leaders to develop integrated forecasts, provide variance analysis and push for continuous improvements in FP&A processes within a hybrid London/Winchester model.