FP&A Manager

at  Serco Plc

Hybrid – Hook, Hampshire (2 days per week)
Full Time, Permanent
£75,000 - £80,000 per annum
At Serco, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis ( FP&A) Manager to join our Group Finance team. This is a key role, responsible for leading the 5-year financial planning process, managing core financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, and delivering high-profile analysis to senior executives.
As our FP&A Manager, you will collaborate with global divisional finance teams and offshore analysts, supporting the Group’s financial performance, strategy, and M&A activities. This position provides the opportunity to enhance financial systems, influence business decisions, and work closely with senior leadership.
We are committed to creating a place people are proud to work. As part of our Group Finance team, you will have the opportunity to shape financial processes at the highest levels, influence business decisions, and drive success across a global organisation. If you are an ambitious and results-oriented finance professional, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the Group’s 5-year planning process and continuously improve forecasting and budgeting activities. Own and manage the Group’s Financial Planning and Analysis scenario model, ensuring enhancements are implemented effectively. Prepare and present financial analysis to support executive management in making key decisions on M&A, capital allocation, and refinancing. Collaborate with Investor Relations and Group Strategy teams, providing financial insights for external reporting and strategic initiatives. Support group-wide projects, including financial modelling for senior management and complex financial analysis for executive boards. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business finance teams and Accenture Centre of Excellence, to deliver continuous improvements.
What You’ll Need to Do the Role: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable post-qualification experience. Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis. Expertise in financial modelling and a proven track record of utilising financial systems effectively. Demonstrated ability to work with senior management, influencing decisions and building strong relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on delivering high-quality presentations. A collaborative, innovative approach to problem-solving with a keen eye for detail.
What We Offer: Company car / £4200 cash alternative. Bonus scheme – 10% on target, 20% for exceeding targets. Private healthcare. Flexible working considered. Pension – 6%. Employee Assistance Programme and a variety of health and wellbeing benefits. Access to discounts and exclusive deals. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more. Life assurance.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
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