Strategic FP&A Partner for Growth & Insights

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join the high-performing Finance team at WPS. This role turns complex financial data into meaningful business insight, supporting senior stakeholders with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning.

Based in Finsbury Park, you will influence decision-making across monthly close cycles, cash flow forecasting, EBITDA and UK GAAP reporting, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes. ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience turning complex financial data into meaningful business insight.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• ACCA or CIMA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce and consolidate monthly Balance Sheet reporting and forecasting across multiple ledgers.
• Deliver Working Capital reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare and analyse monthly Cash Flow statements and forecasts.
• Support Adjusted EBITDA and UK GAAP reporting and forecasting.
• Provide accurate variance analysis and identify key business trends.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Commercial and Operational teams.
• Present financial information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Support regional finance teams during month-end reporting cycles.
• Challenge assumptions and provide insight to support business decisions.
• Assist with board papers and quarterly reforecasting process, including Orange Books, reviews and presentations.
• Contribute to annual business planning and strategic forecasting activities.
• Help drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

WPS is seeking an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join the high-performing Finance team at WPS. This role turns complex financial data into meaningful business insight, supporting senior stakeholders with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning.

Based in Finsbury Park, you will influence decision-making across monthly close cycles, cash flow forecasting, EBITDA and UK GAAP reporting, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes. ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.