FP&A Manager: Reporting & Data Insights
15 hours ago
London
SRM Recruitment are beginning 2026 with a search for a Group FP&A Manager: Reporting & Data Insights. This role will sit within an established, sizable FP&A function of a successful UK listed Plc. We are seeking a qualified ACA/CA/ACCA currently working in a practice environment (Big 4 or otherwise) likely with working in Transaction Services, Data Analytics, Deals, FDD, Deal Advisory team (or similar) who is comfortable using data analytic & visualisations tools to work with big data sets. The idea being that the successful candidate can combine & interrogate different commercial FP&A data in order to derive actionable insights that drive value. The Group FP&A Manager: Reporting and Data Insights will play a critical role within our client's FP&A function, responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, developing actionable insights, and driving data-led decision making across the organisation. This role combines technical financial expertise with advanced analytical capabilities to support strategic planning and business performance management. Key responsibilities include: Financial Reporting & Analysis • Own the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs for the Executive team and Board, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight-driven commentary, • Own and develop Group FP&A data models, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that analyse Group performance against plan, prior periods, and market expectations, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities., • Prepare executive summaries and presentations that translate complex financial data into clear business insights for senior stakeholders, • Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital allocation, cost optimisation, and transformation programmes through robust data analysis Data Management & Systems • Own and continuously improve the Group financial reporting infrastructure, including automation of reporting processes and data workflows, • Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights using advanced analytics and visualisation tools., • Partner with Finance, IT and Data teams to improve data quality across the Group, including consistency of data definitions, KPIs, and performance metrics across the Group Business Intelligence & Insights • Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across business units and cost centres, • Develop predictive models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making, • Design and implement advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and business performance visibility Forecasting & Planning Support • Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with robust reporting frameworks and variance analysis, • Develop rolling forecast models that provide forward-looking visibility on financial performance, • Analyse forecast accuracy and identify areas for improvement in planning processes Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering • Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership and business unit heads, providing financial insights that drive commercial decisions, • Collaborate with divisional FP&A teams to drive best practice, challenge assumptions, and embed insight-led decision making, • Present findings and recommendations to senior management and cross-functional teams We are seeking: • A qualified ACA, CA or ACCA working within a professional services firm, likely at Manager or experienced Assistant Manager level with a Transaction Services, Data Analytics, FDD or Deal Advisory team., • Strong data analytics capability, including experience with large, complex data sets, • Proficiency with Data Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau etc), • Strong understanding of financial statements, value drivers, and performance metrics in a PLC context, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link data insights to strategic outcomes, • Ability to communicate complex insights clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders, with strong storytelling skills that translates data into compelling narratives On offer: Competitive base salary + cash/car allowance + bonus + benefits