Head of FP&A
Salary: £100k-£110k + Package
GM2104
The Role
A newly created senior finance leadership position reflecting business growth and increasing complexity. You’ll lead planning, forecasting, and analytics, acting as a trusted commercial partner to senior leadership. The role combines high-quality financial modelling, strategic insight, and driving systems, and automation improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Forecasting
* Lead annual budgeting and medium-term planning
* Implement and manage rolling forecasts across P&L, revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow
* Build and maintain robust financial models (revenue, headcount, investment scenarios)
* Deliver scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and strategic insights
Business Partnering
* Partner senior leaders across multiple business areas
* Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
* Support decision-making at executive and board level
* Prepare high-quality reporting and presentations
Commercial & Deal Support
* Provide modelling and analysis for strategic initiatives (M&A, new markets, partnerships)
* Support due diligence, ROI analysis, and deal structuring
* Collaborate with external advisers where required
Systems & Reporting
* Enhance FP&A systems, tools, and reporting infrastructure
* Drive automation to improve efficiency and data quality
* Own and evolve management reporting, including board packs
* Leverage modern tools (BI, planning platforms, AI-assisted analysis)
Team Leadership
* Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team
* Foster a culture of analytical excellence and commercial thinking
* Support wider finance team development
About You
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Significant experience in senior FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles
* Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Experience improving processes and driving automation
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable
* Experience in partnership or professional services environments
* Exposure to multi-entity or international structures
* Experience with FP&A systems implementation or optimisation
* Background in consulting, actuarial, or analytics-led businesses