FP&A Manager in London

About The Bonhams Network Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams' global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

About The Role The FP&A Manager plays a key role in supporting financial performance management across the organisation. This role is responsible for leading core budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes, providing high‑quality analysis to senior stakeholders, and supporting decision‑making through financial insight. The FP&A Manager is both hands‑on with data and an effective business partner, helping drive accountability and operational excellence.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for assigned business units or group functions.
  • Consolidate inputs, assess assumptions, and ensure alignment with financial targets.
  • Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and modelling of business drivers.
• Management Reporting & Insights
  • Assist in producing monthly management reporting packs, including P&L, KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary.
  • Provide clear insights that highlight performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support materials for Executive Team and Board reporting as required.
  • Produce monthly board papers to a high quality and level of accuracy.
• Business Partnering
  • Act as a finance partner to functional leaders or divisional heads.
  • Support decision-making through financial analysis on initiatives such as business cases, headcount planning and cost optimisation.
  • Build strong relationships and help drive financial discipline across the organisation.
• Financial Modelling & Analysis
  • Maintain and enhance financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating business cases.
  • Conduct profitability, margin, cost, and ROI analysis.
  • Support ad‑hoc strategic finance projects or scenario analysis.
• Process & Systems Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes, improve accuracy, and shorten reporting timelines.
  • Support the improvement of reporting tools, dashboards, and planning systems.
  • Enhance data quality, standardisation, and automation across FP&A outputs.
• Team Support / Leadership (depending on structure)
  • Provide guidance to analysts or junior team members where applicable.
  • Review outputs and ensure accuracy of reporting and analysis.

Essential Key Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with a minimum of 8 years' experience, including at least 2 years in an FP&A role.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical ability with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Experience working with financial systems and BI/reporting tools.

Preferred

• Experience in a medium organisation, or a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or modelling software.
• Prior experience supporting budgets or business partnering.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded, curious, and proactive.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at different levels.

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of high‑impact FP&A processes.
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Development opportunities in a growing, dynamic finance function.
• Support for professional qualification and career progression.

What We Offer Some Of Our Benefits And Perks Include

• 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 with service.
• Healthcare.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 25th February 2026 at midnight. We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration. Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.