Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in London

Build the forecasting function from the ground up.

We are supporting a rapidly growing AI infrastructure business as it builds one of Europe's most ambitious next-generation digital infrastructure platforms.

With major projects underway across the UK and Europe, the business is investing heavily in finance capability and is looking for its first dedicated

FP&A Manager

This is a unique opportunity to design and own the forecasting and reporting function from day one, working directly with senior finance leadership in a high-growth, capital-intensive environment.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll create the forecasting framework, reporting cadence and financial models that will support significant infrastructure investment and future growth.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of Accounting, you will take ownership of short‑range forecasting, variance analysis and accounting‑led financial modelling across a multi‑entity, multi‑currency business.

Rather than focusing on long‑range planning, this role is centred on delivering accurate near‑term forecasting, cash management and board‑quality reporting that aligns directly with accounting and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Cash Management
• Own the rolling 13‑week cash flow forecast across multiple entities and currencies.
• Lead monthly and quarterly reforecast cycles covering operating expenditure, capital expenditure, headcount and cash runway.
• Produce consolidated cash reporting and runway analysis for executive leadership.
• Develop forecasting processes and support their migration into a new ERP platform.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis across departments, entities and major projects.
• Partner closely with Accounting to ensure forecasts accurately reflect accruals, commitments and prepayments.
• Monitor project spend against approved budgets and purchase commitments.
• Build reporting frameworks and controls suitable for a fast‑scaling finance function.
• Maintain integrated three‑statement financial models.
• Model the financial impact of major capital investments, infrastructure projects, financing arrangements and strategic transactions.
• Ensure forecasting logic aligns with accounting policies and financial reporting.
• Support wider strategic finance initiatives including project and corporate funding activities.
• Building the Function
• Design FP&A reporting calendars, templates and forecasting processes.
• Support ERP implementation and budgeting structures.
• Help build a scalable FP&A function capable of supporting continued international growth.

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience within FP&A in a capital‑intensive or fast‑growth environment.
• Strong experience with short‑term cash forecasting and variance analysis.
• Multi‑entity and multi‑currency forecasting experience.
• Excellent understanding of accrual accounting and three‑statement financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using enterprise ERP systems.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch within a rapidly evolving business.
• Data centres, infrastructure, energy, construction or other project‑finance environments.
• IPO or public company readiness.
• SOX controls or governance frameworks.
• US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience within pre‑revenue or high‑growth businesses.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth and build the FP&A capability from the ground up.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence key financial decisions and play a critical role in shaping the finance function as the company continues its international expansion.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while helping build a world-class finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

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