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FP&A Principal ConsultantPermanentLocation: Remote, with occasional travel to other offices when requiredWe’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.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™.Key responsibilities include: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.