FP&A Manager

We’re thrilled to be partnering with an international luxury design studio in SW London to help them find an FP&A Manager for this newly created role. This is ideally suited to someone tech-savvy with a strong background in FP&A and proven experience of systems and processes transformation.

Since its inception, the studio has grown organically to over 130 employees and recently became a fully employee-owned organisation. The senior leadership team has fostered a friendly, inclusive culture with a strong focus on investing in its people. Employees enjoy fantastic perks, including private medical cover, daily team lunches, weekly yoga and Pilates classes, and company away days.

This hybrid role is based in their stunning new offices (with mainline and District Line connections) 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home.

Reporting directly to the CFO and Commercial Director, this is a senior-level role with significant visibility across the wider business. The role is built around three key areas:

• FP&A Support to CFO
• Project Management Support
• Software Systems & Processes Optimisation

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE…

• Support the CFO with financial analysis for strategic decisions
• Work closely with the Commercial Director to manage project finances and resources
• Business partner to design partners and project leaders to help them understand financial data to improve performance
• Mentor and support team members to build a high-performance culture
• Assist the Commercial Director with ad hoc financial tasks
• Lead improvements to FP&A systems and processes
• Use technology to streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting
• Create and maintain financial dashboards to track project performance
• Drive continuous improvements in FP&A systems to meet business needs
• Support the company’s push for greater efficiency
• Develop training materials on best practices

CANDIDATE PROFILE / REQUIREMENTS

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to enhance financial software systems, with PowerBI experience (required). Experience working with Deltek is a advantageous but not essential
• Experience in process transformation and working across teams
• A change-oriented mindset, embracing continuous improvement
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels

HOURS & BENEFITS

Working hours are 09:30-17:30 Monday to Friday. The excellent benefits include the following:

• 24 days holiday (rises to 25 after a year)
• Profit share - tax free up to £3.6k
• Additional Discretionary Bonus
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Complimentary personal travel insurance
• Daily lunch provided
• Monthly wellness initiative
• Annual season ticket loan

NEXT STEPS…

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EslingKenny is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy. EslingKenny is a trading name of Abacus Recruitment Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 10344096