Location
Bexhill or London – hybrid one day a week on site.
Role Overview
We’re on a mission at Hastings to build a World Class finance function. As part of this, we are investing heavily into our technology, our people and our ways of working. We're now investing in a small number of high impact roles, to drive the next phase of our Transformation plan. The FP&A Data & Analytics Manager owns the management reporting infrastructure that drives our business planning and decision‑making cycles, reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This role leads our transition to next‑generation financial technology and analytics, positioning Hastings for accelerated growth and sharper strategic execution.
Job Details
- Lead end‑to‑end FP&A reporting: monthly and quarterly close, board materials, ExCo outputs, rolling forecasts, and annual planning cycles.
- Set the cadence and standards for reporting across the organisation – acting as the strategic partner to the business on planning assumptions, resource trade‑offs, and reporting priorities.
- Build the FP&A, reporting, and analysis technology infrastructure that scales the business over the next 3 years, in partnership with Finance and Technology stakeholders.
- Drive the digitisation of Management Information and analytics capability, including through Workday Financials & Adaptive Planning, to deliver faster time to insight and clearer route to value.
- Own cross‑functional initiative to deliver upgraded Groupwide Board and ExCo reporting as part of wider Finance transformation, including new planning cycles, KPI redesign, and systems integration.
- Build and lead a high‑performing team of FP&A professionals, focusing on scaling capability in line with organisational ambition and develop the team structure and skill mix required for a modern, technology‑enabled financial environment.
Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Strong commercial acumen – excited about the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy, and how data‑driven insights unlock better decisions.
- A natural builder – demonstrable ability to design and implement scalable financial systems and processes that drive organisational performance.
- A strategic problem solver – able to take a complex challenge, architect the solution, and get stuck in to deliver it, setting aside seniority to do what’s right.
- A gifted leader – able to build, inspire, and develop a team to deliver excellent financial performance and continuous improvement.
- A technology champion – comfortable leading digital transformation in finance, working with tools like Workday, Adaptive Planning, Snowflake, PowerBI, and partnering with Technology teams on integration.
- A clear communicator – able to translate complex financial narratives for diverse stakeholders, from operational leaders to the Executive Committee and Board.
- A hard worker – prepared to take ownership of work product and works hard to ensure the highest standards of delivery are met.
Benefits
Competitive salary and £5k car allowance. Flexible hybrid working approach. Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues eligible for the annual 4Cs performance bonus. Physical wellbeing – private medical insurance, financial wellbeing – 4x salary life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, matched pension contributions up to 10%, and an award‑winning package including discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice, and financial wellbeing support. Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups, and a dedicated team. 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell a week. Health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year.
EEO Statement
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
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