Job Description

The FP&A Manager is a key role in supporting the forecasting and budgeting processes across Technical Services, together with the provision of insight and analysis on all aspects of the performance of the division. The role reports into the Head of FP&A and will work closely with the Finance Leadership Team and the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team.

Main duties and accountabilities

• Directly support the Head of FP&A in delivering forecasts and the Annual Operating Plan on time in full that meet the requirements of Group stakeholders. This includes working closely with the business units to deliver detailed analysis and commentary explaining the overall performance of the division and maintaining financial calendar
• Lead the reporting of Forward Order Book, Pipeline, Renewals, Wins / Losses;
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and additional information, including variance analysis and commentaries;
• Support the improvement of the divisional planning process to ensure that required deadlines, formats and quality of analysis are universally understood and adhered to;
• Develop proficiency in the reporting suite (Power BI, Datalake) to ensure the Divisional & Group reporting requirements are met with high quality first time right data;
• Support the Target Operating Model programme to ensure no disruption to management reporting processes;
• Preparation of presentation materials to be used at OpCo, FLT, MBR, MGX etc. meetings;
• Ad-hoc projects and analysis as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent): CIMA preferred
• 2+ years post-qualification financial planning and analysis experience within a large, listed company: Facilities Management industry experience preferred;
  • Proven ability to understand complex financial data and present analysis in a clear and concise format;
• Strong BI, analysis, and financial modelling skills, excellent knowledge of VBA and SQL desirable;
• Demonstrable ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes for a complex division;
• Proven ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Highly numerate, with a strong analytical and commercial mindset;
• High level of integrity and a pro-active, independent, and structured way of working;
• Inquisitive and engaging attitude, capable of challenging the status quo
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and thrives in uncertain or ambiguous situations;
• Confident communicator who is able to reach out across the business to find answers and influence outcomes;
• Committed to getting the job done, with a right first time approach;
  • Meticulous attention to detail but at the same time, capable of seeing the bigger picture; 
• Collaborative and able to work well as part of a team