Full job descriptionFP&A LeadLocation: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Working pattern: Hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 from home
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an FP&A Lead to join a growing, multi-entity service business with ambitious expansion plans.
Reporting to the CFO, you will own the group’s financial planning and analysis, turning results from across the business into a clear, consolidated view of performance, profitability and future growth.
This is a broad, commercially focused role covering forecasting, performance reporting, cash flow visibility and business partnering. You will play a key role in improving financial visibility, supporting senior-level decisions and shaping how finance supports the business as it grows.
Initially, the role will have no direct reports, with the opportunity to build and lead an FP&A team as the business develops.
Key Responsibilities*Own group forecasting and monthly reforecasting, making sure projections reflect business performance, opportunities and risks.
*Lead the consolidated group P&L, EBITDA and gross contribution reporting, with analysis of the drivers behind performance.
*Prepare and review board-level financial commentary, highlighting key drivers, variances and areas needing attention.
*Own group finance dashboards, so senior stakeholders have accurate and meaningful information.
*Lead cash flow forecasting, giving visibility of short- and medium-term liquidity.
*Partner with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial input on commercial decisions and terms and conditions.
*Develop, document and support the implementation of FP&A and finance policies and processes.
*Support banking relationships, insurance, tax and group structuring matters, including intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and group recharges.
*Support financial compliance requirements and lead group finance projects.
*Over time, build and manage the FP&A team.
About YouWe are looking for a qualified accountant with strong FP&A and forecasting experience, commercial awareness and the ability to see the bigger picture.
You may have started in practice and moved into commercial finance, or developed your career in FP&A, group reporting or a larger commercial organisation.
You will ideally have:
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification ideally but open to QBE or part qualified / finalist depending on experience.
*Strong forecasting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting experience.
*Experience in group reporting, consolidated performance and P&L analysis.
*A good understanding of EBITDA, profitability and commercial performance drivers.
*Experience preparing board reporting and presenting to senior stakeholders.
*The ability to balance technical detail with a strategic and commercial perspective.
*A proactive approach to improving processes, strengthening controls and supporting growth.
*Strong communication skills and confidence working collaboratively across the business.
What’s on Offer?*Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
*A senior role with broad responsibility and exposure to group-level decision making.
*The opportunity to build and shape the FP&A function.
*A flexible, trust-based working culture with hybrid potential.
*Professional development and the chance to grow alongside an ambitious business.
Interested?If you’re a qualified finance professional looking for a broad role combining FP&A, commercial finance and business partnering, we’d love to hear from you.