FP&A Manager - COS

Overview

We're looking for an experienced FP&A professional with a strong track record of leading planning, forecasting and performance management activities within a complex commercial environment. This role requires someone who can quickly establish credibility, take ownership of key FP&A processes from day one and provide high-quality financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.

You'll work with senior leaders to translate business plans into robust financial forecasts, challenge assumptions and drive improved financial performance through rigorous analysis and forward-looking insight.

This role is best suited to an established FP&A professional who has successfully operated in a lead FP&A capacity and can demonstrate a track record of quickly adding value, influencing decision-making and driving improved forecasting and planning outcomes.

Location

Commutable distance to London / Winchester 1 or 2 days per week

What’s in it for you

• Up to £78,000
• 10% bonus
• Work Life Smarter – our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
• Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave - see our full list of benefits here [https://www.arqiva.com/totalreward2025].

Plus, you’ll play an integral role in protecting the commercial value of Arqiva’s sites - a critical part of how we deliver for our customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the Cost of Sales portfolio, ensuring robust financial plans and clear accountability for delivery.
• Develop integrated financial forecasts that support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Provide insightful analysis of business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities that support improved decision-making.
• Work closely with finance business partners to understand business drivers and support translation into financial outcomes.
• Challenge assumptions and provide financial rigour to ensure plans are realistic, achievable and aligned to business objectives.
• Support the Senior Head of FP&A and senior leadership teams with scenario modelling, investment analysis and strategic planning activities.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and performance reporting, helping stakeholders understand financial performance against plan.
• Identify and implement improvements to FP&A processes, models and reporting, driving greater forecast accuracy, planning effectiveness and decision support
• Act as the FP&A lead for the assigned area, ensuring high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance management disciplines are consistently applied.
• Support the development of best-in-class FP&A capability across the organisation.