Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Cambridge

Benefits: Hybrid working (2 days WFH), healthcare, medical, 30 days annual leave + BH

About our client

We are working with a well-established, internationally respected organisation who own and manage a large scale real estate development portfolio. The business is a full cycle operator, supporting multiple asset classes and highly specialised assets.

The role

Our client is hiring an FP&A Manager to own planning and reporting for its operating business. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will act as the finance lead for these areas, explaining performance in plain terms, spot issues early and help managers make better decisions.

What you’ll do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting for conference and events, and corporate cost centres.
• Build and maintain clear, accurate financial models in Excel.
• Analyse revenue, margin, occupancy, pricing and cost drivers. Explain what is behind the numbers.
• Partner with operational and corporate managers. Challenge assumptions and give honest advice.
• Prepare reporting for Board and shareholder packs. Figures must reconcile every time.
• Improve processes, templates and models so they are simpler and more reliable.

What you’ll bring

• Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills. You build models that others can follow and trust.
• A technical mindset - comfortable with data, systems and finding the root cause.
• Excellent communication. You can explain numbers to non-finance colleagues and hold your ground with senior people.
• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in hospitality, events, leisure or an operational, multi-revenue business.
• Experience with planning tools or BI platforms, such as Power BI or similar.