Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Department: Core - Finance

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced FP&A Manager with a strong background in financial planning and business partnering to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving financial strategy and performance through cross-functional collaboration, delivering critical financial insights, and playing a key role in communications with investors. This role will involve supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial discipline, and building effective relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will be key to translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of Aurora, aligning financial expertise with our broader business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact at a leading energy analytics company, fostering innovation and excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the development of comprehensive financial plans, including annual budgets, mid-year forecasts, and long-term financial projections.


• Prepare financial models and perform detailed variance analysis to assess business performance, provide insights, and recommend corrective actions.


• Produce regular financial reports and presentations to management, highlighting financial performance, trends, and any emerging risks or opportunities.

Business Partnering:

• Deliver actionable financial insights to business leaders to support decision-making and operational efficiency.


• Support business leaders and departments to drive better effectiveness and efficiency in delivering their objectives, aligned to the Corporate strategy


• Design and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the financial health of the business and departments, and its ability to achieve their objectives


• Foster strong relationships across the organization, ensuring that financial objectives are aligned with broader business goals.


• Assess potential risks and opportunities and develop recommendations for mitigating risks or capitalizing on growth opportunities.

Investor Relations:

• Support where required to deliver presentations, analyses and monthly reports for the shareholders and Board highlighting drivers of performance, analytical reviews and KPIs
  

Forecasting:

• Lead forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and accurately project financial outcomes.


• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to both internal and external stakeholders

Process Improvement & Efficiency:

• Continuously assess and refine financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve speed, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.


• Work with internal teams to streamline the flow of financial information and ensure data integrity across systems.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts and business partners, ensuring high performance, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals.


• Foster a high performance, collaborative and proactive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA) with 5+ years of experience in FP&A and business partnering roles, ideally in a high paced, high growth environment


• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting, with a solid understanding of business drivers.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of financial metrics and performance analysis.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders, including investors.


• Experience in managing relationships with key internal stakeholders and external parties such as investors and analysts.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable attributes:

• Private equity background


• Previous experience in a SaaS environment


• ERP experience with Dynamics 365


• Experience using BI tools/insights experience, systems integration and reporting preferred

What we offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture


• A competitive salary package


• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals


• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects