HW Finance are delighted to be working in Retained Partnership with a growing Private Equity Backed Business to help appoint a new Head of FP&A. This is a stand-alone role, with responsibility for the development and execution of the financial strategy, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is provided to support decision-making. This role involves building and managing a FP&A team, developing and implementing financial models, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and execute a financial plan that aligns with the company's strategic objectives. Financial Modeling and Analysis: Create and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Oversee the preparation of financial reports and analysis, including monthly reports, budgeting, and reforecasts. Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the CFO, senior leadership, and other departments. Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices to ensure efficient and accurate financial processes. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide insights to inform decision-making. Budgeting and Forecasting: Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate and timely projections. Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results to identify areas of concern and take corrective action. Ad-hoc Financial Analysis: Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial analysis and support strategic initiatives.