FP&A Manager - Costs
Team Finance
Location AMAZE Central - Holborn
County Greater London
Ref # POS_18423
Closing Date 15-Oct-2026
At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We’re not just delivering banking services - we’re building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long-standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.
What you will do:
As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A), you will lead the Bank’s cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities, partnering closely with Finance Business Partners to deliver insightful financial analysis. Using data to identify key business drivers, you will support and challenge stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions.
• Act as the cost “lead” on month end reporting, long term financial and strategic planning, budgeting, often at the same time
This will require process efficiency as well as effectiveness including through implementation of new system solutions
• Provide timely, insightful and commercially focused financial commentary, identifying risks and issues and working with
stakeholders to develop effective solutions
• Input into board and Exco papers, investor packs and similar; driving business strategy and influencing at multiple levels
• Build strong partnerships with budget owners, Procurement, the Business Intelligence Reporting team and wider Finance
colleagues to deliver accurate financial insight and support business objectives
And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.
What you will need:
• Demonstratable experience of FP&A, decision support and/or business partnering
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, for analysing data and preparing reporting pack
• Excellent understanding of managing complex processes with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, develop recommendations and drive solutions proactively and autonomously
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders
Our promise to you…
• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a
wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a
number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career
(around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!
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