At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
The Senior FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities across our multisite operations. This role will partner closely with both finance and operational leadership to provide actionable insights, improve financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.
You’ll deliver the UK&I budgeting and forecasting processes, enhance our financial models, monitor and understand variances and deliver high-quality analysis to drive business performance across multiple veterinary practices.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the annual budgeting process across all practice sites and central functions.
* Manage the quarterly reforecasts process to reflect latest trading performance and business assumptions.
* Consolidate site-level budgets and forecasts into UK&I-level reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Financial Planning & Analysis
* Provide insightful variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance versus budget and prior periods.
* Develop and refine financial models to support scenario planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
* Partner with operations teams to interpret financial data and improve commercial decision-making.
Performance Management
* Deliver clear, concise management information packs for senior leadership and the board.
* Support performance tracking at both site and regional levels, highlighting opportunities for margin improvement and cost efficiency.
* Monitor KPIs (e.g., revenue per vet, practice utilisation, cost-to-serve, EBITDA margins) and ensure timely corrective actions.
Process & Systems Improvement
* Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, templates, and processes.
* Implement automation and enhanced data analytics where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Business Partnering
* Build strong relationships with regional directors, practice managers, and central support teams.
* Provide financial guidance and challenge to operational stakeholders in a collaborative and constructive way.
Project Work as allocated by the UK&I Finance Director and CFO
* Proven track record in FP&A, preferably within a multisite environment.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
* Excellent analytical and Excel / financial systems skills (experience with Power BI a plus).
* Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
* Proactive, commercially minded, and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Desirable:
* Experience in private equity–backed or fast-growing environments.
* Knowledge of veterinary, medical, or similar clinical service operations.
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Senior FP&A ManagerAt IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.The Senior FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities across our multisite operations. This role will partner closely with both finance and operational leadership to provide actionable insights, improve financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.You’ll deliver the UK&I budgeting and forecasting processes, enhance our financial models, monitor and understand variances and deliver high-quality analysis to drive business performance across multiple veterinary practices.Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Budgeting & Forecasting* Lead the annual budgeting process across all practice sites and central functions.* Manage the quarterly reforecasts process to reflect latest trading performance and business assumptions.* Consolidate site-level budgets and forecasts into UK&I-level reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency.Financial Planning & Analysis* Provide insightful variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance versus budget and prior periods.* Develop and refine financial models to support scenario planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.* Partner with operations teams to interpret financial data and improve commercial decision-making.Performance Management* Deliver clear, concise management information packs for senior leadership and the board.* Support performance tracking at both site and regional levels, highlighting opportunities for margin improvement and cost efficiency.* Monitor KPIs (e.g., revenue per vet, practice utilisation, cost-to-serve, EBITDA margins) and ensure timely corrective actions.Process & Systems Improvement* Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, templates, and processes.* Implement automation and enhanced data analytics where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.Business Partnering* Build strong relationships with regional directors, practice managers, and central support teams.* Provide financial guidance and challenge to operational stakeholders in a collaborative and constructive way.Project Work as allocated by the UK&I Finance Director and CFOExperience/Qualifications:Essential:* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.* Proven track record in FP&A, preferably within a multisite environment.* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.* Excellent analytical and Excel / financial systems skills (experience with Power BI a plus).* Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.* Proactive, commercially minded, and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.Desirable:* Experience in private equity–backed or fast-growing environments.* Knowledge of veterinary, medical, or similar clinical service operations.Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
* Work-life balance
*26 days annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Pension
* Discretionary Bonus
* Discounted staff pet care
* Dog Friendly office
* Free Parking available at Head Office
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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