Head of FP&A

ARO Technology

Head of FP&A overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision making for ARO Group. Collaborating with leadership to drive financial performance and insights.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modelling, analysis, and reporting, with a strong focus on strategic decision-making and performance forecasting. Proficient in communicating financial insights effectively to diverse audiences while driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

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Financial ModellingKPI ReportingVariance AnalysisBudget PreparationQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisExcel ProficiencyScenario AnalysisFinancial ReportingBudgetingTrend IdentificationAccounting StandardsFinancial StatementsKey Financial Ratios

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Sage 200Dynamics BI Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceBusiness UnitsStrategic ObjectivesContinuous ImprovementLarge Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountability for the month end reporting packs for each of the business units and Board Reporting, along with KPI modelling
Supporting strategic decision making through financial modelling and analysis
Critical to ensuring in understanding the financial performance of the business and modelling the long term outlook of the business and assisting in driving decision-making within the senior leadership team.
Developing and maintaining financial models to forecast future performance.
Creating annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Conducting scenario analysis to assess potential impacts on financial performance.
Preparing and managing annual budget.
Analyzing variances between actual and budgeted results to identify areas for improvement.
Providing insights into financial performance and driving action plans.
Preparing regular financial reports for management and stakeholders.
Analyzing financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Developing and presenting clear and concise financial insights.
Working closely with internal stakeholders to gather data and understand business drivers.
Communicating financial information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Own monthly reporting for Board and individual Business Unit’s to communicate monthly results and KPI reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA , CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 4 years PQE.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse financial data and identify trends and insights.
Proficiency in financial modelling with experience in building and maintaining financial models predominantly using Excel.
Understanding financial principles with knowledge of accounting standards, financial statements and key financial ratios.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Sage 200 and Dynamics BI Reporting (Desirable)
Experience working in a large company (+£200m with +500 employees) (Desirable)
Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to work, including but not limited to, identifying areas for process improvements and implementing robust solutions. (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
Company Perks portal
Private Medical insurance
Life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
Your Birthday off, on us
Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
ARO Shares after 12 months employment
Employee Assistance Programme
Technical Training Academy and E-learning
Hybrid working