FP&A Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:

As FP&A Manager, you will join our Finance team during a critical FP&A transformation, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A. You will standardize reporting packs, build and automate financial models, and provide timely insights to leadership. This role demands a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who can balance monthly deliverables with architecting scalable processes and dashboards.

We are seeking an accomplished FP&A Manager with a strong analytical mindset and proven experience in higher education or from subscriber-driven business models, ideally within the TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) or broader B2C businesses. Expertise in integrated 3-statement financial modelling (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) is essential. Reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in standardizing financial reporting, spearheading automation initiatives, and delivering actionable insights that shape strategic decision-making across our global education network.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting & Pack Harmonization

Design and standardize Group/BU reporting packs covering financial & non-financial KPIs.

Document data-source mappings, filters, and governance rules (owner, frequency, version control).

Establish a monthly operating rhythm: data collection → pack build → review → distribution.

Integrate key subscriber-based metrics (e.g., subscriber acquisition cost, average revenue per user, retention rate, churn, and customer lifetime value) into FP&A reporting frameworks, with a particular focus on TMT and higher education business models.

 

Financial Modelling & Analysis

Build and maintain driver-based Excel models for:

Monthly P&L/ 3 Statement Models, roll-forward (variance analysis, headcount, CAPEX, etc.)

Scenario planning (Rolling Forecast, Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast)

Ad hoc business cases (ROI/payback, “what-if” analysis)

Collaborate with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions and outputs.

 

Data Visualization & Dashboards

Develop interactive dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) for self-service access to key metrics.

Create summary charts (waterfalls, trend lines, bullet graphs) that highlight critical variances and insights.

Systems Design & Automation

Partner with data and BI teams to ensure real-time MI tracking.

Translate business requirements into FP&A system specifications (Unit4 or similar).

Automate manual data pulls and recurring calculations via Power Query, macros, or ETL tools.

Prototype a pilot dashboard that consolidates GL/subledger data into a single view.

 

Governance & Controls

Implement quarterly “housekeeping” processes: archive old versions, enforce folder structures, apply naming conventions.

Maintain version-control procedures for all FP&A models (version stamps, change logs).

Assist in documenting a RACI for Master Data Management to clarify data ownership.

 

Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as the FP&A point of contact for Group Functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Business Development, IT) and the C-Suite.

Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing data extracts, model outputs, and analytical insights.

Facilitate weekly FP&A check-ins to ensure alignment, escalate issues, and support handoffs.

 

Ad-hoc & Project Work

Provide Group capacity during peak month-end and PBF (Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting) cycles.

Lead quick-win automation projects (e.g., consolidating multiple Excel reports into a Power BI dashboard).

M&A/ Corporate Finance Project Support

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

Qualifications & Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

In depth experience on FP&A or financial modelling, ideally in a multi-entity environment.

Proven expertise in advanced Excel modelling: pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH.

Strong command over 3-statement financial modelling and TMT and higher education business performance metrics

Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and/or Unit4 (or similar ERP FP module).

Prior exposure to standardizing reporting packs across multiple business units is highly desirable.

 

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH).

Strong data-visualization capabilities (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Deep understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow interlinkages.

Familiarity with driver-based forecasting and zero-based budgeting methodologies.

Basic understanding of data governance (Master Data Management, RACI, version control).

 

Business & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication—able to present deep analysis in concise slide decks.

Highly organized, able to manage multiple deliverables under tight month-end and PBF deadlines.

Collaborative mindset—comfortable partnering with FBPs, Controllers, and non-finance stakeholders.

Self-starter: proactive, resourceful, and able to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.

 

Why Join GEDU Global?

Be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing education group with a truly global footprint.

Work directly with an experienced executive team driving strategic growth (M&A, new program launches, digital transformation).

Partner across diverse functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, HR) to deliver high-impact insights.

Help build and scale a best-in-class FP&A function—streamlining processes, automating reporting, and influencing C-Suite decisions.

Opportunity to transition from an Group role to a permanent position, shaping GEDU’s financial strategy for years to come