Job Description

About Node4

We are a united force driven by a single ambition; to deliver faster transformation, lower cost, and truly differentiated outcomes - we do this by bringing together our AI Augmented MSP platform, hybrid sovereign cloud solutions, deep Microsoft expertise and the Node4 People

We are:

Nimble – We focus on what matters most, adapt fast and embrace change

Original – We think differently, stay curious and innovate

Driven – We are bold, bring energy and own the outcome

Engaged – We operate as one, building strong relationships

4 More –We always go further for our people, customers and partners

About the role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner & FP&A Manager is a senior finance role responsible for driving Node4’s group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes and for providing high-quality financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the group. The role acts as a trusted business partner to the heads of Node4’s central functions, owns the group’s three-year plan (3YP) forecasting model, and delivers cross-group analysis that informs strategic and operational decision-making at the most senior levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Group budgeting & forecasting

• Lead, coordinate and run the group-wide annual budgeting process end to end, working with budget holders across the business to build robust, well-supported plans.

• Own the periodic reforecasting cycle, ensuring forecasts are timely, accurate and clearly reconciled to budget and prior forecasts.

• Establish and maintain consistent planning templates, timetables, assumptions and governance so that budgeting and forecasting run efficiently across all group entities.

• Consolidate group submissions, challenge inputs constructively, and present clear variance analysis and commentary to the Finance Director and CFO.

Business partnering to central functions

• Act as the primary finance business partner to the heads of the group’s central functions, building strong, trusted working relationships.

• Support function heads in managing their cost bases, understanding financial performance, and making well-informed decisions on spend and investment.

• Translate financial information into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders, and hold constructive challenge on performance against budget and forecast.

• Support business cases, headcount planning and investment appraisals for central functions.

Group-wide FP&A

• Provide FP&A support for analysis that reaches across the group, bringing together data from multiple entities and functions into a coherent group view.

• Deliver insightful analysis on performance, trends, drivers and risks and opportunities to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Develop and maintain reporting, KPIs and management information that give leadership a clear, consistent picture of group performance.

• Support ad-hoc analysis and modelling for the CFO, Finance Director and wider leadership team, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.

Ownership of the 3-Year Plan (3YP) model

• Own, maintain and continuously develop the group’s three-year plan (3YP) forecasting model, ensuring it is accurate, robust and fit for purpose.

• Ensure the model integrates the group’s budgets, forecasts and strategic assumptions and produces a fully linked view of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow where appropriate.

• Run scenario and sensitivity analysis through the model to support strategic planning, board reporting and investor discussions.

• Safeguard the integrity, version control and documentation of the model so it remains a reliable single source of truth for long-range planning.

What will you bring?

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).

• Significant experience of finance business partnering, including working closely with senior, non-finance stakeholders.

• Significant experience of budgeting and forecasting, ideally at group or multi-entity level.

• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to build, own and develop complex, multi-year models.

• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, decision-ready insight.

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the credibility to challenge and influence at a senior level.

Desirable

• Experience within a group or private-equity-backed environment.

• Experience of long-range / strategic planning and three-year plan modelling.

• Experience with modern FP&A, consolidation or planning tools.

• Sector experience relevant to Node4 (technology, IT or managed services).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Highly numerate, commercially minded and detail-oriented, with strong ownership and accountability.

• Self-starter able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Collaborative team player who builds effective relationships across finance and the wider business.

• Continuous-improvement mindset, always looking to strengthen processes, models and reporting.

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid Working

• Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 25 days holidays plus your birthday off

• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance x 4

• A diverse workforce

• Employee investment with Node4 training Academy

• Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas

• Company Social events

• Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit

Why join Node4?

Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide and beyond. From three people to a workforce of over 900. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard.

Node4 is the place to be if you are passionate about technology and providing exceptional service while developing your career within a welcoming and evolving company.

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