Location: Fully Remote Salary : £70k-£90k This is an exciting opportunity to join a PE backed business as their FP&A lead. This role will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis across the best-in-class companies within the group. Overview of the role: Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with the group’s strategic objectives, adjusting as necessary Work closely with senior leadership, department heads and executive colleagues to create a comprehensive and sustainable financial plan, balancing educational and sector priorities with financial viability Provide in-depth financial analysis and reports highlighting financial performance, variances, risks, and opportunities Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and providing financial reporting for audits as required, ensuring timely submission Ensure that financial planning processes comply with internal controls, regulations, and accounting standards Oversee the identification of cost-saving opportunities across the group, ensuring efficient use of resources without compromising educational quality or learner and customer experience Regularly review departmental budgets and highlight areas where adjustments are needed, working with stakeholders across the group to identify and implement cost-effective measures, particularly in areas with high expenditure, such as headcount, expenses and technology Collaborate with senior leadership team and executive colleagues and to provide financial insight and support in strategic decision-making Communicate complex financial data and analysis to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding of financial matters Mentor and develop colleagues within the finance department, on financial planning and analysis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, development and professional growth Knowledge and Experience: Qualified Accountant Private Equity experience Demonstrable experience in a senior financial planning & analysis role In-depth knowledge and experience of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting across a group of companies Experience in preparing financial reports and presentations for executives or board members Advanced proficiency in financial modelling , Excel, and financial software (e.g., SAP, Agresso, Oracle) To apply, please contact Elsa McCrea directly elsa.mccrea@phippscameron.com
