FP&A Manager

• Up to £300 day rate
• Location: Tower Hill
• Job Type: Full-time, 3 month interim contract with potential to go permanent

We are seeking an FP&A Manager to join our dynamic Finance team on an interim basis within the Colleges Division. This high-profile role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in comprehensive planning and analysis activities, interacting with senior management and subsidiary finance teams. It's perfect for an ambitious, recently qualified accountant eager to leverage their skills in a growing finance function.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Business partnering with stakeholders across the head office to manage budget variances and trends.
• Implement and maintain a dashboard with key KPIs, supporting the annual planning process and monthly management reporting.
• Work closely with senior management to address and resolve budget discrepancies.
• Develop and continuously improve financial processes and reports.
• Engage in scenario building to assess risks and support management decisions.
• Collect and analyze data to support the FP&A team's activities, developing meaningful business metrics to assist decision-making processes.
• Reconcile and report monthly on student numbers across all entities in the Colleges Division.

• Must be a recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in Power BI and Excel macros preferred.
• Effective communicator with a track record of building relationships across the business.
• Experience in FP&A functions, Business Analyst, or Management Accountant roles is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.
• Engagement with cutting-edge technology and systems in financial management.

To apply for this FP&A Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.