Ascent Recruitment is pleased to support a well-established and growing Insurance business in Manchester City Centre that is looking to appoint a Senior FP&A Accountant.
This is a high-visibility role supporting senior leadership, with responsibility for financial modelling, long-range planning, and business performance analysis.
The role will work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner and the leadership team, helping to generate insights and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range financial planning process
Build, maintain, and enhance financial models
Translate commercial drivers into clear financial forecasts and analysis
Deliver scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions
Analyse performance across entities, business lines and P&L segments
Provide financial insight to senior leadership and support board reporting
Support strategic initiatives, including growth programmes and expansion projects
Continuously improve FP&A processes, forecasting accuracy and financial reporting tools
Key Qualifications / Skills
Strong FP&A experience with involvement in budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles
Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
Strong understanding of accrual accounting, cash flow and balance sheet drivers
Ability to analyse large datasets and turn them into commercial insight
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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