Senior FP&A Manager
- Location:Reading
- Job Industry:Accountancy
- Reference:52882_1771939478
- Job Type:Full Time
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- Salary:£85000 - £95000 per annum
An investor-backed renewable energy and distributed power infrastructure platform is seeking a commercially astute Senior FP&A Manager to join its senior leadership team.
The business owns and operates a growing portfolio of clean energy assets across the UK and Europe and is entering a new phase of strategic expansion. This appointment will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening performance visibility, and supporting value creation initiatives.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the CFO, you will lead group-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance analytics and investor reporting.
This is a highly visible leadership position requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on technical depth. You will be responsible for translating operational and asset-level performance into clear financial insight, supporting capital allocation decisions and long-term growth strategy.
Alongside ownership of planning and reporting processes, you will lead and develop a small team covering FP&A and business intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the annual budget, multi-year strategic plan and rolling forecast cycles
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Consolidate and review monthly financial performance across multiple operating entities
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Develop board and investor reporting, delivering clear narrative around performance and value drivers
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Oversee and enhance business intelligence dashboards and analytical capability
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Own and continuously improve integrated financial models covering P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and project returns
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Support investment appraisals, scenario modelling and capital allocation analysis
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Partner with operational leadership to drive accountability for asset performance
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Lead recurring performance reviews and planning forums
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Drive continuous improvement across reporting systems, controls and data infrastructure
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Mentor and develop a high-calibre FP&A and analytics team
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a commercially focused finance leader with experience operating in dynamic, capital-intensive environments.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Strong grounding in management reporting and financial analysis
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Advanced financial modelling capability (three-statement modelling, scenario planning, IRR analysis)
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High proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or similar BI platforms
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Experience within private equity-backed, infrastructure, energy or asset-heavy sectors
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Confidence engaging with Board and investor stakeholders
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Proven ability to build, lead and develop specialist teams
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Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Package & Benefits
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Competitive executive-level base salary
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Performance-related bonus
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Pension scheme
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Private healthcare support
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Life assurance
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Hybrid working arrangement
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Professional development support
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Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits


