Head of FP&A

Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 110k/year - 125k/year

Unbelievable Brand – Rapid Career Progression – Exciting Scope & Autonomy. We are looking for a best-in-class Senior FP&A leader who can tick the following boxes.

Unbelievable Brand – Rapid Career Progression – Exciting Scope & Autonomy.

We are looking for a best-in-class Senior FP&A leader who can tick the following boxes.

  • Experience of leading Group FP&A (Consolidated Budgets, Forecasts, Planning)
  • Stable and progressive career to date.
  • Aspirations to develop into a Finance Director quickly.
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Based in London, (3 days a week in office). This role would suit a very bright and hands-on Group FP&A leader who wants to help deliver world-class reporting and commercial support.

This is one of the most unique, high-potential and exciting FP&A roles being recruited in the South East. What makes this so interesting is the impact you can have, coupled by the exciting growth this business is embarking on.

This organisation is ambitious, innovative and places a lot of emphasis on having an inclusive, fun and creative culture.

Given the ambition and potential of this well-known business, the career progression, scope and exposure is likely to be exciting.

This role sits in the middle of their Group Function so will have a global and multi-divisional remit.

The successful Head of Group FP&A will lead the following.

  • Own the global consolidated budget process.
  • Act as the main point of reference for the annual group planning cycle.
  • Lead the 5-year strategic plan and Budgets.
  • Design and deliver standard budgeting & forecasting reporting.
  • Act as a true commercial business partner.
  • Delivery of clear and succinct critical assessment of the Group’s forecasts.
  • Commercial challenge group and divisional performance.
  • Support the Group Treasury team with cash flow forecasting.
  • Delivery of Groupwide ad hoc analysis projects for the CEO / CFO / Group FD.
  • Support External Reporting team to develop forecasting models.
  • Help improve internal and external reporting needs.
  • Help support improved systems and processes.
  • Build strong KPI reporting.
  • take the lead on a number of key commercial projects and initiatives.

As you will see this is a really varied and challenging role working with a very bright leadership team.

We are looking for someone who has lead / managed a Group FP&A function. We are not looking for a business unit or divisional FP&A lead.

We need a technically strong, fun, engaging and high-energy individual.

Your Profile

We are looking for an innovative Group FP&A leader who can deliver a best-in-class service.

London-based but with some travel to Hampshire.

If you tick the following boxes then great!

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA or Equivalent)
  • Hands-on Group FP&A expert. (Group experience is essential)
  • Own the global consolidated budget process.
  • Stable career to date that shows progression.

Benefits

£110,000 – £125,000 + 20% Bonus

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