Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Overview

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Job Title: FP&A Manager

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Outcomes First Group

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each pupil, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.

Deliver high-quality forecasting, analysis and reporting that drives business performance. Act as a trusted FP&A manager, financial modeller and business partner to senior leaders, providing clear, actionable insight that supports divisional and Group decision-making.

Group Finance;
Finance Director;
Business Intelligence;
Operational Directors;
Managing Directors; UK CEO.

Financial Performance and Analysis

• Lead all financial management reporting and analysis, ensuring timely, accurate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support senior leadership with insights and recommendations aligned to strategic and operational objectives.
• Manage P&L and KPI reporting for relevant divisions, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Analyse financial performance, conducting variance analysis vs budget/forecast with clear commentary and insight.
• Proactively deliver high-impact ad-hoc analysis that supports decision making and informs operational improvements.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Coordinate and lead the UK annual budgeting cycle with the FP&A and operational teams, aligning to divisional goals and Group timelines.
• Drive the quarterly reforecasting process in partnership with Finance and BI to enhance automation, accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain and continuously improve the planning model and underlying KPI assumptions to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions, holding stakeholders accountable for budget/forecast deviations.

Systems and Automation

• Manage the implementation and enhancement of system-driven solutions for reporting, budgeting and modelling in partnership with the Head of FP&A and BI.
• Continuously improve processes and analysis, standardise reporting packs and automate repeatable tasks.
• Coordinate the distribution of dashboards and results through systems and automation.
• Champion the use of data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy and financial insight.

Business Partnering / Customer Service

• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and operational teams; act as the first point of contact for finance queries within remit.
• Provide timely monthly reports/scorecards (with BI support) and improve financial awareness through guidance and training where needed.
• Model a positive, professional and collaborative approach within Finance.

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
• 5+ years of proven FP&A / Commercial Finance experience.
• Advanced modelling, budgeting and forecasting capabilities (Excel and/or BI tools).
• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders in an impactful and visual manner.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills for executive and board-level presentations.
• Strong background in management accounting and financial planning.

Desirable

• Exposure to tools such as Planning Analytics, Power BI,…