Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

ZipRecruiter; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Global FP&A Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bath, offering hybrid working. This key role involves leading a finance team, managing financial planning and performance reporting, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior-level FP&A experience is required.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills needed.
• Must be comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global month-end, budgeting & forecasting processes.
• Build financial models & KPIs to support growth.
• Deliver insights & reporting on market trends and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Organized

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Agresso

Deltek Vision

Job description

Job Description

Global FP&A Lead - Strategic Finance Partner | 12-Month FTC | Bath (Hybrid)

Be the driver of insight, strategy & global financial storytelling.

We're hiring a Global FP&A Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Bath with hybrid working. You'll play a key strategic role in a world-class finance team, leading financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across multiple regions and disciplines.

Why this role?

You'll manage and develop a team of 6, working closely with senior leaders. This isn't just about numbers-it's about shaping a forward-thinking finance function that drives better decisions with sharper insights.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead global month-end, budgeting & forecasting processes
• Build and evolve financial models & KPIs to support growth
• Deliver high-impact insights & reporting (market trends, risks, opportunities)
• Create and roll out a global finance literacy programme
• Guide leadership with scenario planning & risk analysis
• Own financial governance and global timetables
• Be a mentor and lead a high-performing FP&A team

What we're looking for:

• Proven senior-level FP&A experience
• CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Proactive, strategic thinker, highly organised
• Bonus if you've worked in professional services or construction

Desirable:

• Agresso or Deltek Vision experience
• Strong written/verbal comms, comfortable influencing non-finance teams

This is your chance to make a real impact and be at the heart of global financial strategy-12 months, Bath-based, hybrid flexibility.