SRM Recruitment are supporting a FTSE listed client to recruit a Group FP&A Manager.

We are seeking a qualified ACA/CA/ACCA currently working in a practice environment (Big 4 or otherwise) with working in Transaction Services, Deal Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Financial Due Diligence or Valuations team (or similar) probably with around 2-3 years PQE.

Our client is a successful UK-listed Plc headquartered in London, with an excellent, high performing FP&A team. They focus on identifying candidates who relish and will thrive working in a fast paced and high pressure environment.

The role partners closely with divisional finance teams, senior Group stakeholders (including the Executive Management team and Board), and Investor Relations to support decision-making, ensure consistency between internal and external reporting, and drive improved financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Planning & Forecasting

• Coordinate and consolidate the Group budget, forecast, and long-range plan across multiple business units.
• Review divisional submissions, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment with Group strategy and targets.
• Support scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for key risks and opportunities.

Performance Management & Analysis

• Deliver high-quality Group performance analysis, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Analyse variances versus budget, forecast, prior year, and market expectations.
• Identify key performance drivers and emerging trends across the Group.
• Prepare clear and concise commentary for senior management, Executive Committee, and Board reporting.

PLC & External Reporting Support

• Support the alignment between internal FP&A reporting and externally reported results, guidance, and disclosures.
• Work closely with Investor Relations to support results presentations, analyst packs, and market queries.
• Maintain an understanding of analyst expectations, consensus, and peer benchmarks.

Business Partnering

• Act as a key interface between Group Finance and divisional FP&A teams.
• Support senior stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and insight to inform decision-making.
• Promote best practice in FP&A processes, reporting, and performance management across the Group.

Governance, Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Support improvements in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, including automation and system enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of FP&A capability within the Group.

The successful candidate will be/have:

• A qualified ACA, CA or ACCA working within a professional services firm, likely at Manager level with a Transaction Services, Data Analytics, FDD or Deal Advisory team (circa 2-4 years PQE)
• Advanced Excel skills, including developing and maintaining complex models and performing scenario analysis
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify key drivers and trends
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how financial performance links to strategy
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities

On offer: Competitive base salary + cash/car allowance + bonus + benefits