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. 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.

Compensation Range: £75K - £95K