FP&A Manager at BCB Group in London, England, GB

BCB Group is a leading crypto-dedicated payment services provider, serving many of the industry’s largest clients including Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Gemini, and Kraken. BCB Group provides payment services in over 30 currencies, FX, cryptocurrency liquidity, digital asset custody and BLINC, which is BCB’s free, instant settlements network for the BCB client ecosystem.

Responding to corporate and institutional demand for essential and excellent infrastructure in digital asset markets, BCB Group was created by established thought leaders in finance, regulation and technology. Founded in the UK and developed to encompass key relationships across global financial services communities, BCB Group is well positioned as one of the first multi-jurisdictional regulated cryptocurrency service firms. The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is growing rapidly, and we want to continue shaping the way the industry progresses. We are looking for talented, motivated and crypto-passionate individuals to join us in ushering in this new financial revolution.

As the FP&A Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the financial planning and analysis activities of the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will lead a team responsible for revenue accounting as well as the traditional FP&A responsibilities of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and providing insightful analysis to support key business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide regular variance analysis and financial reporting to senior management, highlighting key drivers of performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to report on their KPIs.
• Produce dashboards to track business performance and drive operational efficiencies that can be shared with key stakeholders at Senior Leadership level.
• Work alongside the Financial Controller and reporting to the Head of Finance to manage the annual budgeting process by collaborating with department heads to develop detailed budgets aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to forecast company performance and analyse various scenarios.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to streamline reporting and enhance decision-making capabilities. While having a commercial mindset and focus, the successful candidate will have an appreciation of the importance of financial control.
• Support strategic initiatives, including planning for fundraising, by conducting financial due diligence and integration planning.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact financial performance, providing proactive insights to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
• Manage a small team of people and oversee their responsibilities. Any experience in these areas will be beneficial but not essential.

What are we looking for?

If you can demonstrate some of the following experience/skills below, we would love to hear from you.

• We’re looking for someone who is 3-5 years post qualified with a strong advisory and/or corporate background who can support our growth.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and advanced skills in using Google Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to build a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Experience with Netsuite is preferred.

So, what’s in it for you?

Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team.

The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.

At BCB, we believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together, and driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.

• The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry
• You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible
• You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement
• We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper
• 30 days annual leave each year
• 4 days per year to prioritise your mental health
• 1 company volunteering day per year
• Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy.