Group FP&A ManagerCera Care Address London NW1, UK Schedule Full time Job Type Permanent Industry Banking and finance Highlights Big 4 trained and qualified (ACA or equivalent) Strong commercial judgement Excellent financial modelling skills Description Reports to: Director of FP&A Direct reports: None (individual contributor) Key stakeholders: CFO, Group Financial Controller, Management Accounts team, FP&A Business Partnering team, investors and lenders Location: Hybrid – London (Camden HQ, 2 days per week) Employment type: Full-time, permanent About Cera Cera is one of the UK’s leading providers of digital-first home healthcare, delivering high-quality care that enables people to live well and independently in their own homes. As we continue to scale – organically and through acquisition – we are investing in a best-in-class finance function that drives performance and underpins our long-term ambition. The Role We are appointing a Group FP&A Manager into the Group Finance team. This is a group-level role – not an operational business partnering one – focused on the financial machinery that ties the whole business together: group planning and consolidation, long-range and cash flow modelling, covenant compliance, and the month-end and board reporting that the CFO and the Board rely on. The role spans two connected areas. First, commercial decision support – turning the numbers into clear insight and recommendations for the CFO, the Board and senior management, and helping the business understand the commercial and contractual constructs behind the figures. Second, the modelling and reporting that underpin it – the long-range plan, group cash flow and covenant models, and the month-end and Board reporting. Modelling is the means here, not the end: the value is in the judgement and recommendations the analysis supports. This is a senior, autonomous appointment with substantial exposure to the CFO, the Board and external investors. We are looking for someone who can own their output end-to-end, who brings sharp commercial judgement and a working grasp of the legal and contractual frameworks finance operates within, and who applies disciplined self-review to their work. Key Responsibilities Commercial insight & decision support Translate group performance and forecasts into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations for the CFO, the Board and senior management – not just what the numbers are, but what they mean and what to do about them. Interpret the commercial and contractual constructs behind the financials – facility agreements, contracts and deal terms – and explain their financial implications in plain terms to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Act as a credible thought partner to senior decision-makers, framing the right questions and bringing a clear point of view rather than simply presenting data. Group planning, budgeting & consolidation Consolidate the operational (regional and branch) budgets with central support function and technology overheads into a single, coherent group view of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Own the group budget and in-year reforecast build, reconciling bottom-up operational plans against top-down group targets and clearly bridging the difference. Maintain a clean line of sight from operational performance through to group and statutory reporting, ensuring consistency of assumptions across the planning stack. Long-range planning & financial modelling Build and maintain the integrated 3-year and 5-year business plan model – a fully linked three-statement model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) used for strategic planning, funding and investor engagement. Build and maintain mid- and long-term cash flow forecasts, including liquidity headroom, working capital dynamics and the cash impact of growth and acquisitions. Design models to be modular and dynamic so they can absorb new acquisitions, integrate target financials, and be refreshed continuously as the group evolves – a core requirement given Cera’s acquisitive growth strategy. Maintain clear, documented assumptions and version control so models remain auditable and trusted by the CFO, Board and external parties. Covenant compliance & scenario modelling Build and maintain covenant compliance models against the group’s facility agreements (e.g. leverage, interest cover, cash flow covenants), tracking headroom and forecasting compliance forward. Run scenario and sensitivity analysis – base, upside and downside cases – stress-testing the plan and covenant position against changes in growth, margin, financing and acquisition activity. Provide the CFO with timely, decision-ready analysis ahead of lender reporting, refinancing and funding events. Group reporting – month-end & Board Prepare and draft the group finance decks at month-end, presenting performance against budget and forecast with a clear, commercial narrative on the drivers. Prepare and draft the quarterly Board reporting pack, distilling group performance, cash, covenants and outlook into the few things that matter to the Board. Lead a refresh of the reporting suite – sharpening content, structure and insight – so reporting prompts decisions rather than simply recording history. Partner with the Management Accounts team to ensure the EPM chart of accounts and reporting dimensions are structured to deliver optimal insight and clarity – enabling performance to be sliced cleanly by region, function, entity and cost type. Investor & ad hoc support Act as a key point of contact for investor and lender information requests, producing accurate, well-presented analysis to tight deadlines. Support transaction and M&A activity – modelling acquisition cases, integration impact and funding requirements – in a frequently acquisitive group. Respond to ad hoc modelling and analysis requests from the CFO and senior stakeholders, framing the question, building the analysis and owning the answer. Stakeholder engagement Work directly with the CFO and senior stakeholders both within and outside Finance, communicating complex financial analysis with clarity and confidence. Build strong working relationships across Group Finance, Management Accounts and operational finance to keep models and reporting joined-up and reliable. Skills & Experience Big 4 trained and qualified (ACA or equivalent), ideally with a corporate finance, transaction services or deals background. Strong commercial judgement – able to move beyond the numbers to interpret commercial constructs, draw out implications and make clear recommendations to the CFO and Board. Working command of the commercial and legal frameworks finance operates within – facility agreements, covenants and contracts – with the confidence to model and interpret them. Excellent financial modelling skills – best-in-class integrated three-statement, cash flow and covenant modelling, with the discipline to build models that are dynamic, well-structured and auditable. Treated here as essential craft rather than the whole job. Comfortable working autonomously in a senior, individual-contributor role – someone who owns their output end-to-end and applies disciplined self-review. Bright and confident, credible with senior stakeholders, and able to operate calmly under the deadlines of month-end, Board and investor reporting. Experience in an acquisitive, multi-entity and/or investor-backed group is a strong advantage; experience consolidating across regions, functions and entities is highly valued. Working familiarity with EPM / consolidation and planning tools, and a clear view on how chart-of-accounts and dimensional design drive reporting quality. Practical fluency with AI tools (Claude in particular) and a view on how they can accelerate modelling and analysis is a distinct advantage. Awareness of corporate finance and capital structure – enough to provide an extra pair of hands when needed – is a plus, but is not a core part of this role What We Offer A senior, high-visibility role in Group Finance at a business scaling rapidly with a clear strategic agenda. Direct exposure to the CFO, the Board and external investors, with genuine ownership of the group’s core models and reporting. The opportunity to shape how the group plans, models and reports as it continues to grow by acquisition. A values-driven organisation focused on the quality of care we deliver. Competitive senior package and clear scope for professional development. 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