Financial Planning Consultant (Operations)

Anywhere in UK
Operations /
Full-time /
Remote
Who We Are
Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze & Snowflake agency that has made significant strides in connecting digital marketing teams with product and engineering units. Founded just 5 years ago, we have experienced swift growth and are now at a crucial juncture, aspiring to reach $100M in revenue. Our focus is on delivering human experiences at scale, leveraging the latest in web, mobile, cloud, data, and AI technologies. We pride ourselves on innovation and the delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions.

Every role at Massive Rocket is Entrepreneurial - Successful people at Massive Rocket will not only think about their role but understand the roles around them, their goals and contribute to the success and growth of their team, customers and partners.

What We Offer
🚀 Fast-moving environment – you will never stop learning and growing
❤️ Supportive and positive work culture with an emphasis on our values
🌍 International presence – work with team members in Europe, the US, and around the globe
🪐 100% remote forever
🧗🏼‍♂️ Career progression paths and opportunities for promotion/advancement
🍕 Organised team events and outings

What we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning Consultant to conduct a full review of our financial processes and outputs—particularly focused on our Profit & Loss (P&L) tracking, Sales Pipeline, Sales Forecasting, and Actuals vs Forecast analysis. You will be responsible for identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and advising on best practices for setting up a more robust financial planning and reporting structure that is scalable.

Responsibilities
Conduct a full diagnostic review of our current financial spreadsheets and
reporting processes.
Assess accuracy, consistency, and usability of our:
oP&L tracking
oSales pipeline and forecast
oActuals vs predicted performance
oCost tracking and forecasting methods
Identify key weaknesses, inefficiencies, and risks in our current approach.
Develop a clear and actionable roadmap to improve financial planning and forecasting accuracy.
Recommend tools, processes or systems (e.g. moving beyond spreadsheets, introducing lightweight forecasting software) tailored to a company of our size and maturity.
If appropriate, support with implementation of any agreed changes.
Deliver a final report and debrief with key stakeholders.

Recruitment
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning, FP&A, or commercial finance—ideally within growth-stage or SME environments.
Strong experience in diagnosing and improving financial systems where spreadsheet-based processes are in place.
Demonstrable expertise in forecasting, modelling, and building scalable financial frameworks.
Comfortable working independently, quickly understanding business operations and identifying key metrics and reporting needs.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—able to explain complex financial issues to non-finance stakeholders.
Experience in recommending and/or implementing tools (e.g. Float, Fathom, Spotlight, or lightweight ERP systems) is a strong plus.

Ideal Background:
Consultancy background or experience in FP&A roles.
Experience supporting fast-growing service businesses or agencies.
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets with a pragmatic approach to balancing
structure with speed.

What success looks like:
Clear documentation of current-state analysis.
Honest and constructive feedback on where we are going wrong.
Practical, cost-effective recommendations on how to improve.
Tangible improvements in our ability to plan, predict, and track financial
performance.

During the process, please note the following requirements and preparations:
- Massive Rocket has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy — you will be expected to use your own equipment for work.
- A valid work visa is required — Massive Rocket does not provide sponsorship at this time.
- You may be asked to provide proof of identification, such as a passport, ID card, or utility bill (gas, water, electricity).
Two references may be requested — please be prepared to share names, relationship to you, and contact details (email and mobile).
Contractors only: Proof of incorporation and valid insurance coverage is required.

Note: Please ensure that your qualifications closely match the criteria outlined in the job description. Applications not meeting the specified criteria may not be processed or considered for this position.