Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director

FP&A Associate Director | Top 10 Firm | London/Manchester

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Are you an experienced FP&A specialist looking to take a lead role in driving market growth for scale-up and mid-market businesses? Do you want to join an industry-leading firm where you can combine commercial strategy, business development, and advanced financial modeling to accelerate your career?

About the Firm:

This Top 10 Firm is a major force in public practice, trusted by clients ranging from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multinational groups. The Business Services and Outsourcing team delivers critical, long-term value through high-level accounting, compliance, and strategic FP&A solutions. Operating nationally and internationally, the firm offers a highly collaborative environment where agile problem-solvers can manage key portfolio accounts, build key market relationships, and actively shape service offerings.

Responsibilities:

As an FP&A Associate Director you will:

• Lead the execution of the firm's growth plan for FP&A, coordinating the market rollout of new propositions targeted at scale-up and growth businesses.

• Work closely with the lead partner to establish and grow the firm's FP&A offering

• Drive business development initiatives by identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities across the region.

• Oversee the commercial management and delivery of a dynamic portfolio of client FP&A projects, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.

• Build, maintain, and leverage deep strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders, Managers, Directors, and Partners.

• Utilize advanced tools including PowerBI and Excel to build complex financial models, forecasts, and strategic reporting suites.

• Collaborate cross-functionally across international and domestic teams to identify cross-selling opportunities for the firm's wider service lines.

• Proactively identify operational enhancements to optimize client delivery and expand advisory service offerings.

Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA) or equivalent demonstratively relevant experience.

• Proven track record in delivering high-level FP&A services within accountancy practice or consultancy.

• Strong business development background with demonstrated success building and managing key client relationships.

• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and modern FP&A tools.

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive market salary with structured annual performance review.

• Annual bonus scheme based on individual and firm targets.

• Market leading annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days).

• Employer pension contribution (explicit % available upon application).

• Flexible hybrid working model (2–3 days working from home).

• Private medical cover and comprehensive wellness care. xwzovoh

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