Overview
The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands, collecting the largest interdealer broker by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award‑winning all‑to‑all trading platform. Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries and has 5,200 people.
Role Overview
As the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the financial strategy of the firm across both business divisions and support cost functions. Partnering closely with executives and senior management, you will deliver actionable insights and forward‑looking analysis to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term value creation. You will lead the communication of the Group’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including comprehensive reporting on the statement of financial position and cash flows. You will also be responsible for the global coordination and execution of the Group’s Budget, Q1F, and Q3F forecasting cycles and champion financial best practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Help develop a strategic long‑range plan and identify specific initiatives and projects/plans to execute it.
* Identify resources needed to implement projects/plans and put them into the budget.
* Understand how operational plans will drive financial results and monitor the progress of those plans.
* Quickly identify the business reasons behind plan‑to‑actual financial variances and make course adjustments.
* Escalate both financial and non‑financial operational targets to provide more specific targets.
* Hold people accountable for delivering financial and operational results and link to financial incentives.
* Identify what drives business success and develop KPIs for those drivers.
* Monthly meetings with Global Cost Functional Owners to understand actual expenditure relative to forecasts.
* Monthly meetings with Business Management Information Division Teams for market intelligence and performance updates.
* Monthly meetings with Treasury and Capital Teams for cash flow position and forecast updates.
* Partnership with Investor Relations to prepare external statements and reports.
* Engagement with PwC on Impairment Modelling.
* Providing PLC and Local Board Reporting updates on performance and forecasts.
* Close partnership with the Finance Technology Function to ensure all enhancements are tabled and prioritised to support FP&A activities.
* Goodwill and subsidiary impairment modelling and scenario planning.
* Work with Divisional Finance teams to model impact of proposed acquisitions and divestments.
* Executive Director Remuneration Packages and WACC for the Group.
* Partner with Treasury to model Working Capital and future cash flow requirements.
* Manage a global team of ~10 SMEs and lead training, communication, and mentoring.
* Lead the design and implementation of a global FP&A framework and oversee transition from regional to a new globally standardised operational FP&A function.
Essential Experience & Competences
* Demonstrated excellence in financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Solid organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
* Proven ability to build effective working relationships across functions.
* Track record of identifying issues, proposing solutions, and executing corrective actions.
* Comfortable working in dynamic environments and adapting to changing priorities.
* Experience in leading and delivering projects or process improvements.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
* Sound understanding of financial and management information systems.
* Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Desired Experience
* Previous experience within the Financial Services industry.
* Experience in Transaction Advisory Services within a Big 4 accounting firm.
Location
UK – 135 Bishopsgate – London
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. We build a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord – our Employee Network – helps increase awareness, collaboration, and holds our firm accountable for continuous cultural improvement.
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