Title: Head of Financial Planning & Insights Compensation: Competitive base, bonus & exit bonus
Location: Southampton 2x per week (with the ability to expense an overnight stay)
Finatal are supporting a PE-backed IT managed services business with a first-time FP&A leadership hire which presents a rare chance to build a best-in-class commercial finance function from the ground up. Design, build, and own the FP&A function, processes, and tools to support a growing and acquisitive business
Maintain a robust 3-year financial model and long-term forecasting framework
Deliver actionable commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions and operational performance
Lead on budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance reporting across the group
Support M&A activity, with a particular focus on post-merger integration and harmonisation of financial reporting
Act as a key business partner across departments, including Sales, Operations, and Technology
A strategic and hands-on FP&A leader with experience in private equity-backed, fast-growth, or acquisitive environments
Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering insights that drive EBITDA improvement
Expertise in building forecasting models and financial frameworks from scratch
Exposure to post-merger integration and supporting M&A activities