Group FP&A & Transformation Manager - Finance Team

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES Applications close on 21 August. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering activities across all legal entities. The role provides financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making, helping senior leaders understand organisational performance, financial sustainability and future resource requirements. Working closely with budget holders and the wider Finance team, the FP&A Manager will drive a culture of accountability, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement through high-quality financial information and analysis. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal * Finance Director * Financial Controller and Finance Team * Executive Management Committee * Budget Holders and Department Managers External * Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) * Auditors * External advisers and stakeholders Financial Planning & Forecasting * Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities and departments, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities * Coordinate reforecasting, rolling forecasts and medium-term financial planning activities * Develop financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability * Monitor organisational performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends Management Reporting & Performance Analysis * Lead the production of management accounts, performance reports and financial dashboards for senior management, Board and Committees * Provide meaningful analysis, commentary and recommendations to support decision-making * Develop and enhance KPI reporting across financial and operational activities * Undertake income, expenditure, profitability and trend analysis across cultural, commercial and funded activities Business Partnering * Act as a trusted finance partner to budget holders and operational managers. * Support departments in planning, forecasting and evaluating operational and commercial initiatives. * Challenge assumptions, improve financial accountability and promote informed decision-making. * Deliver financial training, guidance and support to non-finance colleagues where appropriate Payroll Analysis & Workforce Planning * Lead payroll, establishment and workforce analysis in partnership with HR and the Financial Controller * Maintain workforce planning models, salary budgets and establishment reporting * Support annual pay review processes and workforce forecasting * Analyse staffing costs, vacancies, organisational structures and workforce trends to support strategic planning and financial sustainability Commercial & Strategic Analysis * Support evaluation of commercial performance across retail, hospitality, venue hire and other income-generating activities * Provide analysis to support grant funding, sponsorship, investment decisions and organisational initiatives * Develop ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic projects and Executive decision-making Other duties * Provide support and cover for the Financial Controller and other members of the Finance team as required * Contribute to cross-functional projects and organisational initiatives to support effective financial management and organisational objectives * Support organisational planning, governance and reporting activities as required * Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role * Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential  * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)  * Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting or business partnering roles           * Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability * Excellent communication skills            * Experience producing management accounts and performance reporting * Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information  * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills  * Experience developing financial models and scenario analysis * Knowledge of workforce planning and payroll analysis    * Experience working in a cross-cultural environment  * Demonstrate and role-model Japan House London Values: Omotenashi, Integrity, Shared Passion, Cultivation, and Open-ness        Desirable * Experience within a multi-entity organisation               * Experience in a cultural, arts, public sector or not-for-profit environment     * Experience with Xero or similar finance systems WORK ENVIRONMENT * The role is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street * JHL operates a flexible hybrid working model, with regular office attendance of at least 1 day per week, with the expectation to adjust in line with business and team requirements * Some duties may be carried out in Japan House London public spaces * Occasional attendance at events, meetings and activities outside normal working hours may be required * Normal working hours are 35 hours per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm BENEFITS * Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year, inclusive of public and bank holidays   * Group life insurance scheme   * Remote GP service   * Cycle to work scheme   * Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand   * Discount platform for high street shops   * Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London   * Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service  Japan House London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities, and particularly welcome those from under-represented groups.

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We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⭐ Mission Join Qonto as a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping our business vision. You will be the dedicated financial partner to our VP Upmarket and our Portugal Director, own the consolidation of Qonto's global revenue performance. This is a unique hybrid role, deliberately designed at the intersection of central Strategic Finance and regional business partnering, covering some of our highest-growth strategic priorities. 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner at Qonto, you will Act as the dedicated Financial Business Partner for the VP Upmarket and Country Director, guiding them in their strategic business decisions while guaranteeing financial performance. Serve as the Regional FP&A for Portugal, managing full-cycle budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for both markets. Own the consolidation of Qonto's global revenue performance — act as the "control tower" for group-level financial figures, setting the cadence for deep dives and challenging business owners on their metrics. Autonomously leverage AI tools and automation to build scalable workflows, accelerate financial analysis, and improve the quality of outputs within your perimeter. 🤔 What you can expect Market/Team Context: A newly created, highly impactful hybrid role within the Strategic Finance team, supporting both central and regional scopes in a fast-scaling environment. This role was designed to cover four of Qonto's most strategic financial gaps simultaneously: Upmarket growth, new market expansion, and group revenue consolidation. Methodologies, how we work, and what we value: We apply the "Qonto Way" (inspired by Lean management) to continuously improve our processes. We value high autonomy, deep business acumen, and an assertive yet highly collaborative approach. Examples of successful projects we recently worked on: Structuring the financial framework for new market entries, building the unit economics model for the Upmarket segment, and revamping Qonto's revenue consolidation process. Tools we use: Advanced financial modeling tools, Excel/Google Sheets, Anaplan, and cutting-edge AI and automation solutions to streamline Strategic Finance processes. 🤝 About your future manager Their background: You will report directly to Nathalie, our Strategic Finance Director. She started her career in a Big 4 firm before moving into corporate FP&A roles across Business Partnering and Revenue at tech and entertainment companies like Criteo, Ubisoft, Solocal, and Activision-Blizzard. She joined Qonto and leads a talented Strategic Finance team of five people. What do they bring to the team? Nathalie brings extensive expertise in fast-growing and business transformation environments. She will support you in developing your scope, provide you with the keys to master your topics, and foster your continuous growth and learning. 🏅 About You FP&A Process Excellence: You have at least 6 years of demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end closing, and management reporting in fast-paced, scaling organizations. Financial Modeling Proficiency: You have a strong ability to build financial models, dashboards, and reporting systems from scratch, translating operational data into strategic insights. Business Partner Communication: You possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to align multiple stakeholders through clear financial storytelling and translate financial data into actionable insights. Stakeholder Influence & Trade-offs: You are assertive and capable of autonomously assessing cross-functional financial trade-offs, confidently escalating critical decisions to finance leadership. Multi-scope Agility: You are comfortable holding a broad and diverse scope — regional, functional, and central — and can prioritize effectively without losing depth on any axis. AI & Automation Proficiency: You autonomously use AI tools and automation techniques to build workflows and accelerate analysis, always looking for opportunities to optimize processes without waiting for direction.