Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are currently partnered with a highly acquisitive PE Backed multisite business to recruit their FP&A Manager. With over 700 sites, the business has current revenues of circa £200m, with a strong runway to continue their exceptional growth to date. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth, PE-backed setting. This is a newly created role reporting to the Finance Director.

The role is hybrid – 3 days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday & Friday). The office is located in Buckinghamshire (easily accessible by train or car).

About the Role:

• Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) across revenue, costs, and margins, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
• Analyse regional performance data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

Reporting

• Own the regional management reporting pack, delivering accurate and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior stakeholders on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI scorecards to provide real‑time visibility into regional financial health.
• Consolidate regional data for submission to Group Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Continuously improve reporting processes and templates to enhance clarity and efficiency.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted financial partner to regional business unit heads, commercial teams, and operational leaders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance audiences.
• Support during annual budgeting and rolling forecast process for the region, coordinating inputs and ensuring alignment with Group targets.

Investment Proposals & Business Cases

• Build detailed business cases incorporating NPV, IRR, payback period, and scenario analysis to support decision making.
• Work closely with commercial and operations teams to challenge assumptions and stress‑test financial projections.
• Track and report on the post‑investment performance of approved projects, comparing actuals against business case assumptions and highlighting variances.

Month‑End Accounting Support (0.5 to 1 day during the 5‑day close cycle)

• Assist with month‑end close activities, including the preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Liaise with the central accounting team to resolve queries and ensure the integrity of the regional P&L.
• Support the timely completion of the month‑end timetable in line with Group deadlines.
• Other adhoc accounting and FP&A tasks as required.

About You:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• 3+ years of experience in an FP&A or Business Partnering role within a multisite/retail business
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to craft clear, compelling management presentations.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to present financial information clearly to non finance audiences as well as senior leadership.
• Hands‑on approach: taking the initiative with autonomy

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