Junior FP&A Associate in Manchester

Job Overview

Perch Group is recruiting a Junior FP&A Associate to support the finance team in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. In this role you will drive performance through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and treasury operations while contributing to strategic decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reporting packs, board presentations and KPI dashboards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning across multiple entities.
• Collaborate with business units to understand performance drivers and identify cost efficiencies.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis for strategic initiatives, investment decisions and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models for scenario planning and appraisal.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain strong working relationships within the finance team and across the organisation.

Treasury Functions

• Prepare monthly performance and covenant reporting to banks and investors.
• Monitor daily cash position and manage short‑term liquidity.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working‑capital optimisation.
• Assist with bank account management, payments and reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling build and review.
• Experience with returns and IRR concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative problem‑solving approach.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent) or working towards one.
• Experience in financial services or debt management industry.
• Experience with FP&A systems, Power BI and/or SQL.
• Experience with PowerPoint and exposure to DataBricks / Azure.
• Experience in a fast‑growing, PE‑owned environment.

Application Timeline

• Stage 1 – Video call with the talent acquisition team (15 minutes).
• Stage 2 – Introductory call with the hiring manager over Teams (15‑30 minutes).
• Stage 3 – Face‑to‑face or video interview with the hiring manager (45‑60 minutes).

We expect the selection process to take 2‑3 weeks. Applications will be closed once the required number of candidates have been shortlisted.

Benefits & Salary

Salary: £40,000 per annum + up to 20 % bonus on top of your base salary.

Location: Hybrid role based at either our Blackpool office or Manchester Spinningfields (heart of Manchester’s commercial hub). Flexible hours: core 8 am‑6 pm Monday‑Friday; 37.5 hours per week.

Additional benefits include: free coffee bar, beer tap, social events, opportunities for formal qualifications, professional development and support for wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

If you have any questions or require assistance due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk.

All new employees must undergo a full DBS and credit check upon acceptance of a job offer.