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Are you an experienced and qualified FP&A Manager with strong finance business partnering skills looking for a role where your expertise will have real impact? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are one of the largest independent operators of crematoria in the UK, supported by almost 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals. We have big ambitions; to grow and invest in our sites, maintain our vision, further develop our colleagues to provide best in class facilities for our customers. Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered our industry before, however we offer ongoing investment in your development and an opportunity to become a part of something truly meaningful and significant. The role: Finance is on a journey to becoming a trusted and commercially minded finance team that delivers excellence in the fundamentals while partnering the business with constructive insight, challenge, and support. We use data-driven decisions to strengthen performance, optimising Westerleigh service, and securing the long term sustainability of our crematoria and cemeteries – helping to balance value, service & quality. The FP&A Manager supports the Head of FP&A in delivering all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the Group. This role acts as the second-in-command within the FP&A function, capable of “holding the fort” and ensuring continuity of leadership during periods when the Head of FP&A is engaged in strategic projects, investor reporting or external activity. The post-holder will lead the monthly reporting cycle, help compile SLT and board packs and drive insightful analysis, support operational and commercial decision-making, and help develop a high performance, business partnering culture across Finance.
Job Responsibility
Lead the quarterly reforecast processes, ensuring alignment with PE expectations and Board timelines
Provide clear updates to the board, aligning SLT members ahead of submission to CFO and CEO for review
Develop models, scenario plans and sensitivities across material P&L and cash flow lines including revenue, cremation volumes, memorialisation, payroll, rent and rates and multi site cost bases
Support long range planning and investment cases, including new crematoria developments, refurbishments and capacity expansions
Maintain a Risk and Opportunity log, assessed for value, likelihood and effort and providing a range of outcomes for the coming year and the following year outturns
Own the monthly performance pack across P&L, cash flow and KPIs, ensuring clear narrative, variance analysis and actionable insight
Analyse cremation volumes, market shares, pricing, memorial sales, labour trends and operational efficiency metrics across the estate
Partner with the MDs for Core and Distinct and Site Managers to drive improvements in conversion, cost control and memorial performance
Post-evaluate significant investment and provide tracker of latest IRRs and Payback, for example our Personalised Chapel technology investments
Develop and improve monthly capex reporting, for both long-term construction of crematoria projects and shorter-term capex projects, automating where possible
Continuous improve critical postings and accruals to ensure that recognition follows activity and commitments
Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Operations, Property and Distinct
Provide financial insight to support decisions on pricing, margin management, procurement initiatives and productivity improvements
Support SLT preparation for Board meetings, investor reviews and site performance deep dives
Deputise fully for the Head of FP&A when required, ensuring continuity of reporting, planning and stakeholder engagement
Coach and support the Data Analyst and BI Systems Developer on a day to day activity basis, helping to build modelling capability, analytical discipline and business acumen
Maintain strong governance, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and adherence to financial controls and reporting standards
Lead analytical work on strategic projects such as new site openings, capital investments, memorialisation initiatives or pricing reviews
Develop an operating one pager sign off process, alongside procurement improvements
Enhance reporting tools and processes, supporting the evolution towards a more automated, insight-driven FP&A function
Collaborate with IT/BI to improve data availability, dashboards and self service insight for operational leaders
Requirements
Qualified Finance professional – CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent
Experienced FP&A Manager / Financial Planning & Analysis Manager or Commercial Finance Manager background, ideally within multi-site, consumer services, healthcare, infrastructure, hospitality, retail or PE backed environments
Demonstrable experience running budget cycles, management reporting, financial modelling and finance business partnering
Exceptional analytical and modelling skills
Ability to translate numbers into insight and clear recommendations
Good storytelling, strong communication skills, able to engage senior non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised, calm under pressure, able to operate independently when required
Comfortable in a purpose driven business where empathy, quality and professionalism matter
Power BI knowledge
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets
NetSuite or SAP experience or similar
Solution 7, IBM TM1, Anaplan or equivalent experience in maintaining models and clean master data
What we offer
Company performance bonus
33 days holiday (Includes 8 days bank holiday)
Life Assurance
A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (Bupa)
Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
Ongoing learning & development
Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program