A rapidly growing consultancy business based in the Esher area (Surrey / South West London) is looking for a strategic and highly motivated Financial Planning and Analysis / FPandA Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for the day-to-day accounts function and acting as deputy to the CFO, as needed. Operating within a dynamic small-company culture, you will be involved in shaping business strategy while maintaining hands-on oversight of reporting packs, month-end processes, and transactional elements. This hands-on role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, and the gravitas to build influential relationships with the senior leadership team and business department leaders. Duties will include: owning the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes, and ensuring alignment between reporting and forecasting developing robust financial models improving forecast accuracy and timeliness delivering monthly management reporting, including variance analysis vs budget and forecast providing clear insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers, and working capital translating financial data into concise, actionable commentary for the CFO and Board acting as a trusted finance partner to Divisional leaders The ideal candidate will be a qualified professional (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with approximately 3 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE), preferably stemming from a professional services background. You must possess advanced financial modelling skills