FP&A Manager

Morgan McKinley are currently looking for a FP&A Manager to join an award winning Top 20 Practice. This role would suit someone who has 2 years PQE ideally with experience in financial planning and analysis / audit, ready to take the next step in your career. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move into a more strategic, business-facing role within a high-growth environment.and is looking to make the move into FP&A from Audit. The role offers hybrid working 2-3 days, excellent work life balance and career progression.

This role has arisen due to growth of the firm and will join a small but growing team of an FP&A Analyst, FP&A Senior Manager and Finance Director.

They're looking for a driven individual who wants to grow with us - someone who sees this role as a key part of their professional development in FP&A. You'll be a crucial member of a finance team on a mission to be truly best-in-class, supporting high-impact business decisions with clear, insightful financial analysis.

Reporting to the FP&A Senior Manager, you'll work closely with both revenue-generating teams and core business support functions. You'll take ownership of key aspects of the budget and forecast cycles, support the production of management information, and provide valuable insight to help the business achieve its goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering with Heads of Department to ensure continuous understanding of Department specific key performance indicators and key drivers for any variances to targets
• Support Heads of Department on finance matters to ensure that we meet financial commitments and use data to make informed business decisions
• Take ownership of the preparation of the Annual Budget and quarterly forecasting models for specific departments across Blick Rothenberg, to build fair and accurate forecasts for the business
• Preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports in a timely manner, to the CFO and Senior Leadership to enable clear understanding of the Departments' progress against targets and identification of any risks or opportunities to the business
• Analysis of monthly management information, offering actionable insights and
• Support in development of reporting on Tableau and other monthly reporting in excel, to drive continuous improvement in financial data and analysis
• Ad hoc project work to provide additional analysis where required, to Heads of Department and Senior Leadership

Skills required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE, a good understanding of all primary financial statements and with experience of working in an FP&A function
• Ability to manipulate and analyse large volumes of data with excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Excellent communication skills and are confident in talking to people across the business at different levels of seniority
• Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships and initiative to drive things forward
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with use of Planning Analytics / Tableau an advantage
• Experience of a medium/large standalone business or a similar role in a division of a larger organisation
• Experience in managing and team / line management Excellent interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player with a sense of ownership and initiative to drive things forward.
• Knowledge of the professional services industry (preferred but not essential)

What's in it for you?

• Pension - Looking after your future self when it's time to step back and relax.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - Time to focus on what's important to you.
• Private Medical Insurance - Taking care of your health as one less thing to worry about.
• Permanent Health Insurance - Financial protection in the event of illness or injury
• Flexible hours of work - We're on a mission to give you back your time.
• Life Assurance - 4 x times salary, our family is important to us, and so is yours.
• Employee Referral Bonus - We're always looking for talented individuals to join our family.
• Employee Benefits Portal - Cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities - Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations, so we can grow together.
• Opportunity to attend social events - Time to stop, pause and have fun.
• Career Coaching - Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.