FP&A Manager

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Ivy Rock is delighted to be supporting a leading membership organisation with the recruitment of a FP&A Manager for a 15-month FTC.

As FP&A Manager,  you will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business modelling for the organisation and associated charities. You will influence senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning & business partnering, providing expert financial insights and recommendations.
• Develop multi-year financial models, cash flow forecasts, and investment strategies to support long-term decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, including the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
• Improve organisational budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tools, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Train and coach budget holders and project owners to enhance financial literacy and value-for-money decision-making.
• Lead on grant, capital, and long-term project budgeting, ensuring robust investment appraisal processes.
• Identify commercial opportunities and risks, maintaining a strong awareness of VAT, Corporation Tax, and payroll tax implications.
• Contribute to the annual audit process, ensuring financial controls and risk management measures are in place.
• Support cost improvement initiatives and procurement strategies to enhance financial efficiency.

Key criteria

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis within a complex organisation.
• Experience working with a charity or membership organisation
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent modelling, forecasting, and financial reporting expertise.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Qualified Accountant 

What’s on offer

• Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Very flexible working arrangements (1 day per week required in the office with the rest remote)
• Generous benefits package (27 days annual leave + bank holidays and office closure over Christmas)