FP&A Manager - Capital Markets
8 days ago
London
FP&A Manager London | Hybrid I’m partnering with a high-growth, global trading and capital markets firm to appoint an FP&A Manager within their finance function. This is a commercially focused, hands-on position offering broad exposure across the business. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial planning, forecasting, and decision support, while also playing a key role in improving, automating, and scaling core finance processes as the organisation continues to grow internationally. The Role As FP&A Manager, you’ll sit at the centre of financial planning and performance analysis, acting as a true finance business partner to department heads and senior leadership. Key areas of responsibility include: Financial Planning & Analysis Ownership of the annual budgeting process and bi-annual reforecast cycles Building and maintaining financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis Partnering with department leads to provide insight into performance, cost drivers, and commercial decision-making Managing monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, including month-end reviews, management reporting, and Board-level materials Leading process improvement initiatives to simplify, automate, and scale FP&A and reporting workflows Supporting ad-hoc analytical, commercial, and strategic projects as required Cost Control Developing a deep understanding of spend patterns and cost drivers, proactively identifying risks and inefficiencies Acting as the key link between FP&A, Procurement, and the wider business on cost management Line management of an AP Analyst, providing coaching, guidance, and performance oversight Driving continuous improvement and automation across AP processes and controls Candidate Profile Positive, proactive, and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in working within a fast-paced trading environment Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable insight Proven experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting Experience improving, automating, and scaling finance processes in a growing organisation Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous) Background in a trading, financial services, or similarly complex environment preferred but not essential Experience with automation or analytics tools (e.g. VBA, Apps Script, BI tools) beneficial Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA or equivalent) What’s on Offer Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working model with flexibility Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Clear scope to shape and improve finance processes in a growing, global business Strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and long-term progression