The Consultancy Group (London)
Group FP&A Manager
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Group FP&A Manager
London (2 days in the office) FTSE Tech £75,000-£80,000 plus 20% bonus
Purpose
A key role within the Group FP&A team, supporting the Head of Planning in delivering planning processes for a FTSE 30 business. The role works closely with the Global Financial Controller, Group FP&A Director, regional FP&A teams and senior finance stakeholders.
The role supports the annual budget, monthly forecasts, quarterly reviews and five-year strategic plan, ensuring regional and functional inputs are coordinated, analysed and translated into insights for senior decision-making. It also drives the simplification, standardisation and AI-enabled improvement of FP&A processes and systems, while managing the Group FP&A Financial Analyst and coordinating offshore analyst support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, quarterly reviews and five-year strategic plan.
- Coordinate planning timetables, guidance, templates, submissions and review processes across regions and functions.
- Analyse financial performance, forecasts and KPIs, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Support development of Group financial targets, including revenue, EBIT and productivity.
- Prepare financial analysis and presentations for the CFO, Global Financial Controller, Group FP&A Director, Executive Committee and Board.
- Partner with regional and functional FP&A teams to improve planning processes and standardise outputs.
- Identify and implement AI, automation and digital solutions to improve planning, reporting and controls.
- Work with Finance Transformation, Data and Technology teams to embed process improvements.
- Manage the Group FP&A Financial Analyst and coordinate offshore analyst support.
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Key Stakeholders
- Group FP&A Director
- Global Financial Controller
- Global CFO
- Regional & Functional FP&A teams
- Finance Transformation, Data & Technology teams
- AI, Risk & Governance teams
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Knowledge & Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FP&A, forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
- Good understanding of technical accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning/reporting tools (e.g. WFP, MINT, Hyperion Essbase, Tableau).
- FP&A, commercial finance or Group finance experience in a large, global organisation.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
- Experience preparing analysis for senior leadership and Board reporting.
- Strong relationship-building across finance and business teams.
- Experience managing or coordinating analysts, including offshore teams.
- Experience using AI or automation to improve finance processes; transformation experience desirable.
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