FP&A Reporting Manager

This role can be based in either London or Birmingham.

FP&A Reporting Manager

We’re looking for a FP&A Reporting Manager to lead the preparation and publication of both internal and external financial reports. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our reporting and forecasting is accurate, timely, and insightful, supporting internal stakeholders and external partners including the Department for Transport (DfT), Rail Division, and Group Finance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• DfT Reporting: Lead the consolidation, production, and variance analysis of periodic management reports for the Department for Transport (DfT), ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Forecasting & budgeting: Lead & manage SAP BPC forecasting, budgeting, and the Annual Business Plan (ABP) submissions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Deliver the Rail Business Review pack and communicate key financial insights in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement & Projects: Drive enhancements in financial reporting through benchmarking, ad hoc projects, and process improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• Analytical Excellence: You’ll be confident working with complex data sets and can turn numbers into meaningful insights.
• Technical Know-How: Strong UK GAAP knowledge and finance reporting tools such as SAP BPC and/or Oracle.
• Qualifications: At least 2 years post-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with proven experience in management reporting and financial, planning and analysis.

Please review the role profile for more detail.

What’s In It for You?

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.