We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior FP&A Manager to join our Finance team. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving financial planning, reporting, and analysis processes to support strategic decision-making and improve organisational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling and reporting experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to connect financial data with business performance.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and innovation, a passion for technology, problem solving, collaboration and customer service.

This role would suit a candidate who has worked in a dynamic environment, knows what good budgeting and financial reports look like, and is excited by the opportunity to implement best financial practice in a young in spirit growing business. You’ll be endlessly proactive, anticipating challenges before they arise and always curious to learn more about how we can serve our customers (internal or external) better.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of attending our Reading office two to three days per week.

More about the role... 

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Build and maintain the company-wide budget model, ensuring it is flexible, scalable, and aligned with key business drivers that inform the long-range planning model.
• Lead key components of the annual budgeting process, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment with business objectives and balanced scorecard.
• Deliver detailed budget reports and insights to department leaders to enable proactive and informed financial management.

2. Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Own and manage the quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring projections reflect the latest business developments and are aligned to the strategic priorities.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, providing clear, actionable commentary and insights.
• Present forecasts and analyses to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

3. Financial Reporting, Metrics & Scorecard Tracking

• Lead the delivery of all financial reporting requirements, ensuring reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with stakeholder requirements.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and management reports that monitor performance against KPIs and financial targets to support effective business management. Continuously refine KPIs to ensure they reflect key performance drivers.
• Deliver Balanced Scorecard reporting and performance tracking. Identify causes of underperformance, analyse root causes, and proactively recommend recovery plans or corrective actions.

4. Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a trusted finance partner to budget holders by providing detailed reporting, cost insights, and decision support to drive accountability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Operations and Financial Control teams to ensure transaction recording and accounting alignment are aligned to the reporting requirements.
• Provide tailored financial insights and planning support to the budget holders.
• Help non-finance stakeholders understand key financial metrics and their impact on business decisions.

5. Financial Modelling & Decision Support

• Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business scenarios, financial impact of pricing strategies and investment opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform business cases to optimise resource allocation.
• Evaluate financial viability, ROI, and risks for new projects and initiatives.

6. Cost Management & Efficiency

• Monitor and analyse cost drivers across the business, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Partner with functional teams to develop and implement initiatives that improve financial efficiency, reduce waste, and maximise profitability.

7. Investor Reporting

• Prepare and support the delivery of regular investor reporting, including performance updates, financial metrics, and strategic commentary.
• Respond to investor questions with timely, accurate, and well-supported financial data and analysis.

Support investor discussions with in-depth analysis of forecasts and financial performance drivers.

More about you...

Possessing extensive experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, with a proven ability to deliver insightful financial modelling and accurate forecasting; You will be someone who thrives in a setting where you can utilise your business partnering skills, particularly at senior leadership levels to deliver a deep understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis. 

A background in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments is essential, reflecting your adaptability and strategic mindset.

The benefits at APFN...

At AllPoints Fibre Networks, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day to day expenses such as eye care... we will even pay for you to get a massage!

Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.

Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

At AllPoints Fibre, diversity makes us stronger. We’re building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We’re committed to:

• Fair pay and equal opportunities for all
• Supporting underrepresented groups through our Women in Telecoms Network
• Investing in future talent with our apprenticeship scheme and mentorship programmes
• Ensuring every employee completes Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training
• Creating a culture where every voice is heard and everyone has the opportunity to grow

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

About us:

At AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN), we make access to the UK’s full fibre rollout seamless, scalable, and seriously stress-free. We're a customer-first, future-ready network wholesaler. Empowering our partners with a frictionless route to the largest full fibre footprint in the UK.

We’re a team that values curiosity, ambition, and a get-things-done attitude. We’re fast-paced but supportive. Serious about what we do but never take ourselves too seriously. Whether you’re collaborating across teams, solving complex challenges, or celebrating success. You’ll find an environment where you can flourish and make a real impact.

Next steps

If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application or reach out for a discussion about how we can accommodate you in the selection process.