11 Finance Sector jobs in Ascot
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Posted 7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling.
- Develop and enhance financial reporting processes to provide accurate and timely insights to senior management.
- Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for profit improvement and cost reduction.
- Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reports for the board and key stakeholders.
- Partner with business leaders across departments to understand their financial needs and provide strategic financial guidance.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor financial performance against targets.
- Implement and manage financial systems and tools to support FP&A activities.
- Assess new business initiatives and investment opportunities from a financial perspective.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial regulations.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
- Contribute to the overall strategic financial planning of the organisation.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or MBA with a strong finance concentration.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing robust FP&A frameworks.
- Exceptional financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion, SAP BPC) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in managing and developing teams.
- Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Candidates must be based within the UK and committed to a fully remote working arrangement.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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FP&A Manager (Financial Planning & Analysis Manager)
Remote (UK-based) | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Travel Required
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our growing Group. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive commercial, financial, and systems support to the Group Board, CFO, Finance Director (FD) and Senior Operations Managers (SOMs). You will play a key role in driving strategic decision-making and supporting the Group’s ambitious organic and acquisition growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial and Financial Support
- Partner with Senior Operations Managers to deliver insightful performance reporting and support client negotiations.
- Maintain accurate job cost analysis to enable profitability modelling and performance bench-marking.
- Prepare, review, and challenge financial business cases and investment requests.
- Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions.
Performance Monitoring, Business planning & budgeting, Accounting & reporting & leadership & development:
- Lead monthly P&L reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.
- Deliver timely and insightful Monthly Management Packs.
- Continuously assess profitability across all operating units and clients, both current and forecast.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to highlight financial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Lead and manage annual and multi-year business line forecasts and plans.
- Consolidate acquisition budgets into Group-level reporting.
- Play a key role in ERP and reporting integration projects.
- Support month-end and year-end account closures and ensure clear communication of results.
- Review and challenge balance sheet items, including accruals, deferrals, and provisions.
- Support the annual external audit process.
- Line-manage a Finance Analyst and a Finance Systems Analyst, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development support.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2–3 years post-qualification experience, capable of operating at a strategic level within a multi-service or matrix organisation.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong experience advising senior management on strategic and financial issues.
- Proven ability in business planning, performance management, and systems/process improvement.
- Exposure to systems integration projects and ERP implementation.
- Experience delivering board-level performance reporting.
- Strong line management experience.
Technical Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding of UK GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central (desirable).
- Systems integration expertise (desirable).
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivery.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
If you are a commercially-minded finance professional seeking to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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FP&A Manager (Financial Planning & Analysis Manager)
Remote (UK-based) | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Travel Required
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our growing Group. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive commercial, financial, and systems support to the Group Board, CFO, Finance Director (FD) and Senior Operations Managers (SOMs). You will play a key role in driving strategic decision-making and supporting the Group’s ambitious organic and acquisition growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial and Financial Support
- Partner with Senior Operations Managers to deliver insightful performance reporting and support client negotiations.
- Maintain accurate job cost analysis to enable profitability modelling and performance bench-marking.
- Prepare, review, and challenge financial business cases and investment requests.
- Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions.
Performance Monitoring, Business planning & budgeting, Accounting & reporting & leadership & development:
- Lead monthly P&L reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.
- Deliver timely and insightful Monthly Management Packs.
- Continuously assess profitability across all operating units and clients, both current and forecast.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to highlight financial and operational risks and opportunities.
- Lead and manage annual and multi-year business line forecasts and plans.
- Consolidate acquisition budgets into Group-level reporting.
- Play a key role in ERP and reporting integration projects.
- Support month-end and year-end account closures and ensure clear communication of results.
- Review and challenge balance sheet items, including accruals, deferrals, and provisions.
- Support the annual external audit process.
- Line-manage a Finance Analyst and a Finance Systems Analyst, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development support.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2–3 years post-qualification experience, capable of operating at a strategic level within a multi-service or matrix organisation.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong experience advising senior management on strategic and financial issues.
- Proven ability in business planning, performance management, and systems/process improvement.
- Exposure to systems integration projects and ERP implementation.
- Experience delivering board-level performance reporting.
- Strong line management experience.
Technical Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding of UK GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central (desirable).
- Systems integration expertise (desirable).
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivery.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confident, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
If you are a commercially-minded finance professional seeking to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Tax Compliance Manager - Financial Services
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At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.
About The Team:
Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business. With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients. Tax is an integral part of these services. What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice.
What You'll Do:
- The predominant focus of the role is to help drive and lead our growing UK FS corporate tax compliance book of business, both in terms of successful delivery of computations and returns but also supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team.
- There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance and tax audit engagements.
- Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
- Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.
What You'll Bring:
- Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level (including equivalent Legal / international tax qualifications).
- Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax computations for clients across FS sectors.
- Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas.
- Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics.
- In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members.
- Strong inter-personal communication skills.
What We Offer:
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.
We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.
Salaries & Benefits:
At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.
You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?
Location:
London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.
Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Tax Compliance Manager - Financial Services
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
At Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead, for our people, our clients and the wider world. Together, we grow , belong and impact . You'll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. With us, you'll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and make a meaningful impact now and in the future.
About The Team:
Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business. With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients. Tax is an integral part of these services. What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice.
What You'll Do:
- The predominant focus of the role is to help drive and lead our growing UK FS corporate tax compliance book of business, both in terms of successful delivery of computations and returns but also supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team.
- There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance and tax audit engagements.
- Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies.
- Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development.
What You'll Bring:
- Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level (including equivalent Legal / international tax qualifications).
- Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax computations for clients across FS sectors.
- Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas.
- Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics.
- In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members.
- Strong inter-personal communication skills.
What We Offer:
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We're united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you'll be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.
We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.
Salaries & Benefits:
At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, we offer a competitive salary which are based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts.
You'll enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people. Does this sound like the kind of place where you can thrive?
Location:
London Office – Located in 30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU. Moments from City Thameslink, St Paul's and Farringdon stations. Ideally positioned in the heart of the City of London, near major landmarks and law courts.
Ready to Grow , Belong , and Impact ? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!
Senior Strategy Consultant - Financial Services
Posted 5 days ago
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Graduate Data Analyst - Financial Services
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of large datasets.
- Perform data analysis using statistical methods and data mining techniques.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights.
- Support senior analysts in ad-hoc data requests and research initiatives.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
- Learn and apply new analytical tools and technologies.
- Contribute to data quality assurance and validation processes.
- Assist in the interpretation of results and the preparation of findings for stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Recent graduate with a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a similar quantitative field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and develop in a professional environment.
Senior Strategy Consultant - Financial Services
Posted 16 days ago
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Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy consulting or a senior strategy role within the financial services industry.
- Deep understanding of banking, insurance, asset management, or fintech sectors.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and business transformation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements and manage project teams.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience with digital transformation, regulatory change, or operational improvement in financial services.
- Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced, and demanding work environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends.
Senior Risk Analyst - Financial Services
Posted 16 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Identify, assess, and quantify financial and operational risks within the organization.
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing exercises.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk exposures.
- Collaborate with business units to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the company's risk appetite framework.
- Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of concern.
- Develop and deliver risk awareness training to staff.
- Stay updated on emerging risks and regulatory changes affecting the financial services industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related role within the financial services or insurance sector.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, Basel III).
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and risk assessment techniques.
- Experience with risk management software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Knowledge of insurance products and operations is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM) are a plus.