Overview
FP&A Manager. Hybrid Remote. London (West End). Competitive base pay. AKT London is The Personal Performance Company with multi award-winning body care. Founded by West End stars Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, AKT is by and for those who are "Born to Perform" — on the stage, at work, or in life. The role is a highly visible position that will work cross-functionally with the Senior Leadership Team, Founders, and department heads to provide critical financial insights, robust forecasting, and commercial analysis as AKT scales internationally.
As FP&A Manager you will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function to support rapid international growth and profitable expansion. Travel is not a regular requirement beyond monthly team days in the London office.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of the annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the company\'s objectives and a clear view of future performance.
- Develop and maintain the core 3-statement financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and support scenario planning for strategic decisions.
- Act as the primary finance partner for key budget holders across Marketing, Operations, and E-commerce; provide actionable insights to optimise spend and ROI.
- Deliver insightful analysis of monthly financial results, investigate variances, and communicate drivers, risks, and opportunities to the leadership team.
- Oversee detailed cash flow forecasting to manage working capital and support growth and inventory requirements.
- Analyse the financial viability of strategic initiatives (e.g., new markets, new product development, significant capital investments) and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Design and implement scalable management reporting packs, dashboards, and KPI tracking for visibility of commercial performance.
- Drive continuous improvement within finance by automating reporting, enhancing modelling capabilities, and implementing scalable FP&A processes.
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.Proven experience in a dedicated FP&A or commercial finance role.Experience in a fast-growing D2C, eCommerce, Retail, or FMCG business.Advanced financial modelling skills; ability to build and manage complex 3-statement models in Excel / Google Sheets.Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and translating complex data into actionable insights.Strong analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.Proactive, self-starter attitude; ability to operate in ambiguity and build processes in a scale-up environment.Experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Causal, Abacum, DataRails, Pigment) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and modern ERP / accounting systems.Experience with international business operations (multi-currency, transfer pricing) is a significant advantage.Experience with fundraising (equity, debt, working capital) is a plus.Benefits
Opportunity to make a real impact as the business launches in the US.Agile Working PolicyEmployee discounts on AKT productsPerks via our HR platformInclusive, energetic work environment; we are banter, but we get things done.28 days holiday plus bank holidays (25 + 3 days over Christmas).About AKT
AKT London is for everyone. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team. Our products are gender-free and built for every BODY to help people perform. AKT London is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
If you\'re a driven professional with a passion for beauty and sustainability and ready to make an impact in a fast-growing start-up, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining personal care while looking after our planet.
Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : FinanceIndustries : IT Services and IT Consulting#J-18808-Ljbffr