FP&A Manager

Kenneth Brian Associates is working with a rapidly growing company in this newly created role to recruit a FP&A Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. As the FP&A Manager you will partner with operations, sales, and external stakeholders to ensure robust financial and commercial management of high-value, long-term projects

The main responsibilities the position entails are:

• Collaborate closely with the Regional Director to ensure that financial strategies support operational needs and contractual commitments.
• Oversee the financial elements of the contract, ensuring contractual obligations are met and maintaining strong relationships.
• Work with the Regional Director to manage and negotiate contract changes, renewals, and financial provisions that align with strategic objectives.
• Act as a financial lead during contract reviews, ensuring the Group’s interests are effectively represented and protected.
• Develop, implement, and manage the budget and forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with service objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, conducting variance analysis, and delivering insightful financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend actions to address any performance risks or variances.
• Ensure the financial strategy aligns with service delivery goals and contractual expectations.
• Proactively manage costs and identify efficiencies to optimise service delivery within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with operational teams to reduce agency spend in line with corporate goals.
• Partner with the Regional Director to communicate financial performance and contractual compliance to key stakeholders.
• Act as the finance liaison, providing clear and timely information to operational leaders, Group Finance Director, and other senior management.

To be considered for the role, you must possess the following:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing large, multi-million-pound portfolios with a strong focus on cost control and performance improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team to achieve high performance.
• Ability to think strategically, with a strong understanding of the broader organisational context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels.