FP&A Lead

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

• 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)