Financial Planning & Analysis / FP&A Manager

A rapidly growing consultancy business based in the Esher area (Surrey / South West London) is looking for a strategic and highly motivated Financial Planning & Analysis / FP&A Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for the day-to-day accounts function and acting as deputy to the CFO, as needed. Operating within a dynamic small-company culture, you will be involved in shaping business strategy while maintaining hands-on oversight of reporting packs, month-end processes, and transactional elements. This hands-on role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, and the gravitas to build influential relationships with the senior leadership team & business department leaders. Duties will include:

• owning the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes, and ensuring alignment between reporting and forecasting
• developing robust financial models
• improving forecast accuracy and timeliness
• delivering monthly management reporting, including variance analysis vs budget and forecast
• providing clear insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers, and working capital
• translating financial data into concise, actionable commentary for the CFO and Board
• acting as a trusted finance partner to Divisional leaders

The ideal candidate will be a qualified professional (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with approximately 3 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE), preferably stemming from a professional services background. You must possess advanced financial modelling skills and the confidence to communicate complex data clearly and effectively to CFO & Board. As a leader, you will manage a small transactional team and oversee month-end reporting cycles. Please note, you will need to undertake transactional duties as needed. Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word is also required. This is a key leadership role and an opportunity to be part of an established growing brand that is enhancing business value for a future strategic transaction. This Financial Planning & Analysis / FP&A Manager role is paying up to £60,000 plus benefits. This is a hybrid position where you will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week.