FP&A Principal Consultant

We’re looking for an FP&A Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of financial planning and analysis solutions across our client portfolio, with responsibility for managing the FP&A consulting team and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

This is a senior role within the business, focused on driving excellence in FP&A implementation, methodology, and client engagement. You’ll play a key part in shaping our delivery approach, supporting presales activity, and developing the team’s technical capability in Unit4 FP&A CPM/BI.

Reporting directly to the Head of Consulting, the FP&A Principal Consultant will work closely with the Embridge Board, Senior Management Team, colleagues across all departments, and external stakeholders including clients, suppliers, and partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance systems expert with leadership experience and a passion for delivering innovative, high-impact solutions. You’ll be joining a supportive team, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work™.

• Lead and mentor the FP&A consulting team, ensuring high standards of delivery and professional development.
• Design and deliver FP&A business solutions using Embridge’s Implementation Methodology.
• Develop best practice methods and supporting documentation to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Support the development of the wider delivery team, recruiting and successfully onboarding the new team members to deliver FP&A projects successfully.
• Support the growth of the FP&A revenue stream, supporting commercial responses and presales teams in sales opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise in installing, upgrading, and building ETL processes using Unit4 FP&A CPM/BI product.
• Deliver large-scale projects with best practice processes, performance tuning, and troubleshooting on Unit4 FP&A CPM/BI product.
• Develop expertise across the team to install, upgrade and update various third party products, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Provide Unit 4 FP&A business process and technical support across the wider business, act as the SME by taking ownership of product communications internally and externally.
• Take on solution architect responsibilities for larger projects, from functional requirements to technical design and implementation.
• Work with reporting and data manipulation tools to develop optimum solutions.

Key skills and experience include:

• Proven experience implementing Unit4 FP&A.
• Previous experience in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database administration, strong knowledge on T-SQL or PL-SQL, and preferably JavaScript.
• Experience with ETL tools such as SSIS.
• Familiarity with Microsoft server operating systems and services (Active Directory, DHCP, IIS, DNS, Citrix).
• Competence in using IT systems including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and social media platforms.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites or other office locations.

Desirable but not essential:

• Team leadership or management experience.
• Certification in Finance or Unit4 FP&A.
• Unit4 Record to Report accreditation.
• Understanding of ERP software and business applications.

What are we looking for?

• Clear communicator – able to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player – able to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility, adaptability, and a methodical approach.
• Creative and enthusiastic – with strong communication skills, excellent time management, and a high level of attention to detail.