FP&A - Planning Lead

We're looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We'll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you're with us), and a matched pension scheme, you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We're an organisation that likes to give back, so you'll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Planning Lead to own and drive our rolling P&L forecast across our global business. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our financial planning. You will own the end-to-end rolling forecast process, partnering with divisional and functional leaders to deliver accurate, insightful forecasts that enable strategic decision-making and drive our continued growth.

Day-to-day, you will:

Forecast Ownership & Management:

• Own and manage the complete rolling P&L forecast process across FP&A, maintaining 12-36 month forward visibility.
• Build out scenario models and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive forecast accuracy through rigorous variance analysis and refinement of methodologies.

Commercial Insight:

• Develop a leading indicator scorecard and incorporate into forecast narrative, identifying areas of risk/opportunity.
• Integrate insights across business units to build a coherent story that connects financial performance to our strategic objectives.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with divisional finance teams and functional owners to ensure consistency of approach and data quality

Process Excellence & Systems:

• Continuously evaluate and improve forecast processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and reduce cycle times.
• Leverage financial planning tools to automate workflows and streamline consolidation.

Your skills and experiences might also include:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent qualification preferred, or qualified by experience.
• Significant experience in FP&A or financial planning roles, with demonstrable track record of managing complex, multi-entity P&L forecasts.
• Proven ability to understand context behind the numbers - connecting financial performance to business drivers, market dynamics and strategic initiatives.
• Intellectually curious with ability to ask the right questions to truly understand what's driving the business.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively while building trust and credibility.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis.

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.