FP&A Manager
Posted 8 days 16 hours ago by Robert Walters UK
12 month fixed term contract in Reading with hybrid working. A leading UK charity is seeking a FP&A Manager to lead partnering, drive performance, efficiency, and implement commercial process improvement within a high performing FP&A function.
This role is about using financial insight to shape strategy, guide operational excellence, and manage a small team. You will work closely with senior leaders to influence key decisions, bring clarity to complex data, and lead scenario planning that drives real-world outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Partnering with operational teams to deliver strategic goals through robust budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles.
- Leading scenario modelling and performance analysis to improve productivity and service delivery.
- Driving insight through activity-based costing, ROI and KPI analysis, and innovative reporting tools.
- Managing a small team and championing financial understanding across the business.
- Building business cases that articulate clear, measurable benefits.
- Influencing senior stakeholders and guiding the financial direction of key initiatives.
Experience and qualifications required:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA) - essential
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience in performance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Track record of working in medium to large organisations, ideally with exposure to service delivery models.
- Experience in activity-based reporting and productivity measurement.
- Strategic mindset with a collaborative, influential approach.
- Previous people management or mentoring experience.
We welcome applications from all candidates and are an equal opportunities employer.
About the job
Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + flex benefits allowance, pension etc
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Reading