Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions of the organisation. This role is critical in providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, improve financial performance, and drive business growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial metrics, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to various stakeholders.

The Group is private equity backed and has ambitious growth plans, requiring robust financial planning and reporting support to deliver clear insight to the business and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by gathering relevant data, analysing trends, and identifying key drivers.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis between actual financial results and budget/forecast figures to identify discrepancies and underlying reasons.
• Reporting: Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and other stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Data Management: Manage financial data accurately and efficiently, ensuring data integrity and consistency across different platforms and systems.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance Control, and Finance Commercial, and the business to gather necessary information and insights for financial planning and analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial planning and analysis activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• 5 years’ experience in financial planning & analysis.
• Experience using Prophix (or similar Budgeting, Planning & Reporting tool).
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA).
• Understanding of Services and Technology businesses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex, fast-paced environment with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

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