Head of FP&A

We’re working with a large international business that’s hiring a Head of FP&A to lead the financial planning and performance reporting across one of its key business units. This role will give you end-to-end ownership of the budgeting cycle, forecasting, financial modelling and commercial analysis. You’ll be heavily involved in supporting strategic decision-making at senior level, acting as a trusted business partner across finance, commercial and operations. There’s also a team to lead, so they are looking for someone confident in developing others and building a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you’ll take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, modelling, reporting, risk identification, and process improvement, while leading and developing a small team. You’ll work closely with senior management to deliver strategic insights through detailed financial analysis and partner with departments across the business to ensure plans are aligned. A key part of the role will be driving continuous improvement in reporting systems and internal processes. You’ll need to communicate complex information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and setting the tone for high performance within your team.

• Lead the full budgeting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial plans
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support long-range planning and scenario analysis
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports with clear commentary on key drivers, variances and risks
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to track business performance and highlight opportunities for improvement
• Act as a finance business partner to both local and international senior stakeholders, supporting investment decisions and strategic projects
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to challenge assumptions and align financial goals
• Drive improvements in planning tools, reporting systems and overall FP&A processes
• Support the transition to more automated, data-driven reporting and help embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage and mentor a small FP&A team — setting goals, providing coaching and ensuring delivery of high-quality work

Key Skills:

To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of strong technical expertise and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment. You should bring hands-on experience leading FP&A functions at scale, with advanced financial modelling capabilities and a clear track record of delivering insight that drives business performance. Equally important are your interpersonal and leadership skills — the ability to build trust, communicate with clarity, and foster collaboration across both finance and non-finance teams.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong background in FP&A within a large, complex or international business
• Proven ability to build and manage complex financial models
• Confident working across functions and influencing non-finance stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with planning tools like Anaplan is a plus
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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