Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

The FP&A Manager leads our financial planning and analysis process. The FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organisation's growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Manage weekly & monthly cashflow forecast, analysis and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organisation.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and strategies.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Key Skills

• Technical - Expert financial modelling and analytical skills.
• IT - Advanced knowledge of financial software (e.g., SAP, SAGE) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Communication - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Results Orientation – Focussing attention on key objectives and driving effective outcomes.
• Analytical & Problem Solving - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Initiative – Engaging in proactive behaviour, seizing opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Thoroughness – Seeking completeness and accuracy.
• Learning Agility – Quickly understanding and applying information, concepts and strategies.
• Efficiency orientation – Looking for the best use of resources.
• Planning & Organisation - Excellent planning and organisational skills, resilient with the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities.
• Collaboration - Confident and comfortable working independently and as part of a team, coordinating and influencing multiple stakeholders, working collaboratively to deliver business results.

Certificates / Tickets / Qualifications

Essential

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SAP & SAGE.

Airband Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
• 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
• Customer referral bonus – a thank you for every customer you send our way.
• We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
• Free Broadband – If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
• Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance, Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service).
• Airshare (employee discount platform) – discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless – save up to £1,000 a year!
• Refer a friend reward scheme.

Pre-employment checks

Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role. Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.