FP&A Vice President / FP&A Principal

Job Title: FP&A Vice President / FP&A Principal

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: London, St Pauls

Department: Group Finance

What the Hiring Manager says…

‘ICG offers a fast-paced environment where you can learn, develop and make a visible contribution. This role sits at the heart of Group Finance, with exposure to senior leadership and teams across the business. You will get close to how the firm plans, manages performance and makes decisions, while building a strong understanding of what drives our results. We have a high-performing, collaborative team focused on improving processes, outcomes and the way Finance supports the business.’

Summary of our opportunity

This role sits within the FP&A team in Group Finance, a team of [65] colleagues based across London, Warsaw and India. The team provides forecasting, performance analysis and business insight to support senior management, the Board and decision-making across ICG.

The role supports key Finance outputs including the annual budget, business plan updates, monthly management reporting, regulatory forecasts and ad hoc analysis. It works closely with colleagues across Group Finance and the wider business to explain performance, key drivers and deliver clear, timely financial insight.

The role has a broad firm-wide focus and regular interaction with senior stakeholders. It operates collaboratively across Finance and business functions to deliver accurate, high-quality outputs and contribute to Finance transformation priorities.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting

• Lead elements of key FP&A processes, including the annual budget, business plan updates and regular forecasting cycles.
• Maintain and develop forecasting outputs, including cash flow forecasts, longer-term business plan updates and scenario analysis.
• Support regulatory forecasting requirements, including inputs into the ICARA and going concern processes.
• Work with teams across the firm to gather inputs, challenge assumptions and consolidate outputs for senior management and Board review.

Management Reporting and Business Insight

• Produce regular financial and operational reporting for senior management, the Board, investment teams and business function heads.
• Analyse performance trends, explain key drivers and turn financial data into clear insight that supports decision-making.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for senior stakeholders and business teams, including analysis of new business proposals, peer performance and strategic priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Process Improvement

• Build strong working relationships across Group Finance, investment teams, business functions and Shareholder Relations.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely and high-quality Finance outputs.
• Identify and implement improvements to budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis processes to make outputs more efficient, robust and useful.
• Lead and support Finance transformation initiatives across FP&A, including improvements to planning processes, ways of working, systems and data quality.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of: 

Essential

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent.
• Experience in FP&A, financial reporting, financial control or a closely related finance role.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear, meaningful insight.
• Experience producing or supporting reporting, budgeting, forecasting or business planning outputs for senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to improving processes, controls or reporting outputs.

Desirable

• Experience in alternative asset management, asset management or broader financial services.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting or reporting tools such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI or similar platforms.
• Exposure to regulatory forecasting, capital planning, ICARA or going concern processes.

Personal Attributes

Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to: 

Essential

• Clear and confident communicator, with the ability to explain financial information while connecting detail to the broader commercial and strategic picture.
• Collaborative working style, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and functions.
• Curious and analytical mindset, with a willingness to ask questions, understand business drivers and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities, particularly during busy reporting, budgeting and forecasting periods.

Desirable

• Interest in continuous improvement and Finance transformation, including practical ways to improve processes, reporting and analysis.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities may evolve.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and tailoring communication to different audiences.

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.