Group FP&A Manager

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We are looking to offer an Group FP&A Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Group Finance team based in Stevenage.

About the team

The Group FP&A team is responsible for board reporting, budgeting & forecasting and investor reporting outputs for the group, working closely with senior executives.

About the role

As the Group FP&A Manager you will report to the Head of Group FP&A and lead across all board reporting activities including flash, private equity and full board reporting.

The Group FP&A team are typically in the office 3 days a week and work flexibly where needed.

About M Group Services

M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.

As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.

Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you!

As the Group FP&A Manager you'll get the opportunity to:

• Own the monthly board reporting process, working with senior executives and divisional finance directors.
• Drive improvements to existing processes by through systemisation and additional insight.
• Lead all private equity reporting, providing key insight into Group performance and answering queries as required.
• Prepare board presentations and papers as required.
• Undertake detailed financial analysis using advanced excel and modelling skills to provide business insight to the executive and enable the Group to meet its objectives.
• Support with the development and measurement of the Group's KPIs.
• Support the development of functional reporting in Oracle, driving improved insight into the Group's cost base.
• Support the development and improvement of the FP&A function by identifying and driving additional opportunities to provide additional insight.
• Support the Divisional FP&A teams to improve data quality and analysis.

What you'll bring?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with several years experience working in an FP&A role.
• Strong experience of financial modelling, board reporting.
• Experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Advanced financial modelling and excel skills.
• Strong systems experience. Experience of PBCS (Oracle) desirable.
• Strong presentational skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Committed team player with a proven ability to hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• The ability to challenge senior stakeholders and operate with appropriate impact and influence.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
• Private health care
• Company car/car allowance and fuel card

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Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:

About The Company

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.