FP&A Manager (PE-Backed Retail Group)

ABOUT NEXTSTEP

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for an FP&A Manager to join their team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a PE-backed multi-channel retail group headquartered in London, operating over 200 locations across the UK alongside a rapidly growing e-commerce business. With revenues approaching £500m and an active buy-and-build strategy, the business is investing in its Finance function ahead of a potential exit or further capital raise within the next 24 months. The CFO is building out a best-in-class FP&A team to improve planning rigour and commercial decision support.

THE ROLE

As FP&A Manager, you will lead the group's financial planning and analysis function, owning the budgeting and forecasting cycle, building business-wide financial models, and providing commercial insight that supports decision-making at the highest level. You will work directly with the CFO and senior business leaders and will have a team of two analysts reporting to you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the annual budget and monthly rolling forecast processes, coordinating inputs from across the business and consolidating into a group view.

• Build and maintain driver-based financial models that support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic decision-making.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs, with clear commentary on variances and trading performance.

• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to provide financial challenge, support, and insight on key business decisions.

• Lead the FP&A team's development, including process automation and improvements to reporting tools and dashboards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial modelling, or commercial finance, ideally within a retail, consumer, or multi-site business.

• Excellent financial modelling skills, including advanced Excel as a minimum, with Power BI, Anaplan, or Adaptive Insights experience as a strong plus.

• Strong commercial acumen, able to connect financial performance to operational drivers and tell a compelling story with numbers.

• Effective communicator, comfortable presenting to the CFO and ExCo level.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of £75,000 – £95,000, depending on experience.

• Annual performance bonus.

• Pension contribution above market rate.

• Private health cover, 27 days holiday, and hybrid working from London.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, please create your profile at getnextstep.com https://getnextstep.com/candidate/landing?utm_medium=job-board&utm_source=job-board. Once your profile is complete, our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if it's a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.