Job Description

About us

Azets is an international business advisory group, with 9,000 local experts in 190 locations across eight countries, backed by progressive technology. We are united by one clear purpose: to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities in a sustainable way.


100,000+ clients on unique journeys trust us to meet their immediate and evolving needs, remove barriers, and deliver sustained outcomes so they can move forward with confidence.

ADVISER OF CHOICE

Our clients come in all shapes and sizes, but all 100,000+ of them trust us with everything from their immediate challenges to long-term strategic goals. Clear sustained outcomes are the driver for clients moving forward with confidence.

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

Our people thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture with a modern life-work balance and professional development. Collaboration, community and every contribution allows them to move forward with confidence.

ACQUIRER OF CHOICE

Trusted locally and backed by international strength, we integrate seamlessly with new partners, delivering sustained growth with specialist, bespoke support that helps them to move forward with confidence.

The role

The Group FP&A Manager will lead the financial planning and analysis function across the Group, providing strategic and analytical insight to drive business performance. This role is pivotal in delivering robust financial planning, insightful performance analysis, and supporting executive decision-making. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, the role ensures alignment of financial strategy with business objectives and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within FP&A.

Key accountabilities

LEADERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, including country MDs, finance teams, and private equity investors.



Present financial insights and strategic recommendations to executive committees and board-level stakeholders.



Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive alignment and informed decision-making.

OPERATIONAL DELIVERY

Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all European entities.



Deliver timely and insightful monthly management reports, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards.



Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and performance.

ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND EFFECTIVENESS

Contribute to group-wide transformation initiatives focused on cost optimisation and margin improvement.



Support integration efforts for newly acquired entities, ensuring alignment with group structures and reporting standards.

FUNCTIONAL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

Champion data-driven decision-making across the finance function.



Collaborate with IT and BI teams to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation capabilities.

STRATEGY & PLANNING

Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis.



Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-deal reporting.

COMPLIANCE

Ensure financial planning, reporting, and forecasting processes adhere to internal governance and external regulatory standards.



Maintain accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all financial outputs and communications.

Skills & experience

Skills & Experience

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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in FP&A. Experience in a PE-backed, multi-entity, international business--ideally in professional services. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and influence at senior levels. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Strong analytical mindset with a commercial approach to problem-solving. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Personal Attributes

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Proactive, resilient, and adaptable. Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate alignment with

Azets' leadership behaviours

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Communicate with clarity

- Share knowledge and listen actively.

Lead by example

- Set high standards and act ethically.

Do what's best for the business

- Be commercially aware and performance-driven.

Be creative

- Encourage innovation and forward-thinking.

Keep your promises

- Deliver on commitments to colleagues and clients.

Apply today

Ready to Shape the Future of FP&A at Azets?

If you're a qualified finance leader with the vision, analytical strength, and stakeholder influence to drive performance across an international, fast-growing business, we want to hear from you. Apply today!



Job Reference: OG00043