Head of FP&A
£125,000 – £135,000 + 20% Bonus
Close to Reading | Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
This is a fast-paced, exciting, and innovative role working for one of the fastest-growing and best-known businesses in the UK.
We are looking for an energetic and forward-thinking FP&A leader with a brilliant background in commercial finance.
This business is scaling quickly and looking for world-class talent to support them on this journey.
We’re looking for a finance leader who can take ownership of the company-wide FP&A function, helping to shape strategy and optimise performance. This is a fantastic chance to make a visible impact in a high-growth environment, working directly with senior leaders to drive informed decision-making.
You’ll be reporting to a fun, bright, and inspirational CFO who will support you, but also give you the scope and freedom to make a real impact.
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience leading end-to-end FP&A in a dynamic, fast-paced business
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing FP&A teams
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Experience providing financial insights and partnering with executives on key business decisions
Strong academics and a career that shows loyalty and fast-track progression
Excellent data, analytics, and modelling skills
Sector knowledge - B2B. Also Telco, IT Service, Facilities, Construction, Engineering etc - Business that are out doing things!
About the role:
Reporting to the CFO, you will lead planning and analysis across the group. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate forecasts, building actionable insights, and championing best-practice financial processes. Beyond reporting, you’ll act as a key advisor to leadership, proactively identifying opportunities and risks, and ensuring financial strategies align with business objectives.
This is a highly impactful and commercial role.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Deliver variance analysis and actionable recommendations to drive performance
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to inform decisions on pricing, investments, and growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain clear dashboards and performance metrics for senior management
• Build, mentor, and inspire an FP&A team focused on continuous improvement
• Create business cases for new projects and investments, including financial evaluation of risks and returns
• Drive cost management and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Provide financial modelling and data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives
• Monitor external and macroeconomic factors to assess and mitigate potential financial risks
What makes you a great fit:
• Strong track record of financial leadership roles with a focus on planning and business partnering
• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, able to present complex data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Proven experience thriving in high-growth, change-oriented environments
• Commercially astute, with a deep understanding of financial and operational drivers
• Strong academics
• A track record that shows fast progression and loyalty, as this business values stable CVs
Benefits:
• £125,000 – £135,000 + 20% bonus
• Career development opportunities in a growing business
• Collaborative, supportive culture
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days/week near Reading)
To find out more, please apply.
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