FP&A Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

Harper May Ltd, a growing financial services firm, is seeking an FP&A Manager to build out planning infrastructure and deliver data‑driven insight to the leadership team. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will own the annual budget, monthly forecasting and performance analysis across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute the annual budgeting process, including consolidation, variance tracking, and reforecasting.
• Build and maintain financial models for monthly performance reporting and quarterly board submissions.
• Analyse divisional and departmental profitability, identifying cost drivers and margin trends.
• Produce month‑end reporting packs with clear narrative insight on financial performance.
• Support management with scenario modelling and business case analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through process refinement and better stakeholder engagement.
• Manage ad‑hoc requests from the leadership team on cash, headcount, and investment scenarios.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent FP&A track record in professional or financial services.
• 3‑5 years of FP&A, management accounting, or commercial finance experience.
• Ability to explain complex numbers clearly to non‑finance stakeholders and senior management.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and regulated environment.
• Proactive problem‑solver who improves processes.

Required skills

• Excel (advanced financial modelling).