Description
The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a business partner to the entire organization providing scenario planning and strategic recommendations to business units based on insights and financial findings. They are responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as assisting leadership teams with financial reports that provide a basis for decision-making
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
Department: Finance
Location: UK
Description
The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a business partner to the entire organization providing scenario planning and strategic recommendations to business units based on insights and financial findings. They are responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as assisting leadership teams with financial reports that provide a basis for decision-making
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a business partner to the leadership teams across all departments to align financial strategies with business goals and operational priorities.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting with actionable insights and context regarding financial variances.
* Prepare financial reporting for the board of directors and the private equity owners and liaise with other departments to ensure timely and accurate information.
* Drive the annual operational planning and budgeting process for the company.
* Provide forecasts and develop scenario analysis to help predict the companys future financial outcomes based on strategic decisions from the senior leadership team.
* Gather, compile, and analyze financial and operating data from various departments to provide reports that offer data-driven responses to managerial inquiries.
* Develop a centre of excellence in cost analysis and management, working with department heads to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related field
* 5-8 years of experience in a financial planning and analysis role with significant responsibility for end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a global or high-growth environment.
* CFA, CIMA or other relevant financial qualifications would be a benefit
* Experience in private equity companies or from private equity-backed companies is a plus
Benefits
* Competitive fixed and variable reward package
* Hybrid work
* International travel
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Software Development
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