Group FP&A Manager Permanent NEW

Cedar is partnering exclusively with a leading international investment management firm to appoint a Manager within its Group/Corporate FP&A team.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A and working closely with the CFO, this is a broad, hands-on role covering the management company, listed holding company and wider group. You will take ownership of the models, reporting and analysis that support senior management, Board and investor decision-making.

Alongside core FP&A responsibilities, the role offers exposure to valuations, liquidity and debt modelling, carried interest, compensation and incentive schemes. It is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong FP&A professional seeking senior exposure and a clear route towards Senior Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain consolidated budgets, forecasts and long-term planning models
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting, KPI dashboards and Board packs
• Deliver variance, profitability, cost and headcount analysis
• Provide clear commentary and recommendations to senior management
• Support liquidity forecasting, debt modelling and covenant monitoring
• Assist with holding-company valuations and portfolio performance analysis
• Model bonus pools, carried interest, co-investment and other incentive arrangements
• Support fund FP&A and review fund accounting information when required
• Improve FP&A models, reporting processes and automation
• Partner with Finance, HR, investment teams and senior business leaders

Candidate profile

• Approximately 5-8 years’ relevant finance experience
• Strong FP&A, financial modelling or investment finance background
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience building budgets and forecasts and producing Board or investor-level materials
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial judgement
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and managing competing deadlines
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA qualified/finalist preferred

Desirable experience

• Private equity, asset management, investment holding or listed financial services experience
• Big Four or mid-tier accountancy training
• Exposure to valuations, treasury, debt facilities or covenant modelling
• Knowledge of carried interest, management fees, co-investment structures or incentive modelling
• Exposure to financial automation or AI tools

This is a distinctive opportunity to join a high-calibre investment platform in a visible role with direct access to senior leadership and significant scope for progression.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Gerry Monaghan at Cedar.