Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are Systal: a global managed network, cloud and security transformation specialist. We provide complex and strategic technology services for enterprise businesses, managing 200,000+ assets across 93 countries. These services help our customers achieve strategic technology transformation and maximise the business value, security and innovative potential of their IT infrastructure.

Role Overview

The FP&A Manager will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function, providing strategic insight and analysis to support business decision-making. This role is responsible for managing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, as well as delivering high-quality financial analysis and management reporting to senior stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage the FP&A team, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development.
• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to support strategic initiatives and business performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and business cases.
• Partner with business units and senior management to provide financial support and challenge assumptions.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Take ownership of project accounting, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and financial oversight of project-related revenues and expenditures.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and analysis to executive management and the Board.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant accounting standards.
• Support ad hoc projects, including M&A activity, investment appraisals, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in a senior FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong systems skills, including advanced Excel and experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, TM1, SAP BPC).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why come and work with us at Systal?

• Competitive salary, benefits package and commission structure.
• Unrivalled training and development, ensuring you stay at the top of your field.
• Fantastic working environment – our state-of-the-art offices and established remote teams create a positive environment to work in both in person and virtually.
• Systal’s core is its people. Our culture and success are founded upon having the best performing people in a high performing culture to deliver the best-in-class customer experience.
• Our mission is to be the world’s most trusted technology services partner – inspiring, empowering and enabling the innovation and transformation of today and tomorrow.

And we want you to join us!