Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead their global FP&A function. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence strategic financial decisions and drive performance through data-driven insights. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and implement a new FP&A system, enhancing forecasting and reporting capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape financial governance and contribute to the transformation of the organization during a significant period of change. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for financial strategy, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multicultural environments and commercial finance.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of leading change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global financial planning and reporting.
• Oversee implementation of a new FP&A system and enhance forecasting.

Skills

Strategic Financial Management

Data Analysis

Leadership

Financial Planning

Change Management

Education

Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

FP&A Systems

Job description

Venn Group is delighted to be working with an executive non-departmental public body to recruit a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. This leadership role will oversee strategic financial planning, drive performance through data-driven insights, and build a high-performing global FP&A function. It offers the opportunity to influence executive decision-making, manage a growing team, and lead transformation during a period of significant organisational change.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide strategic leadership for global financial planning and reporting, aligned with long-term organisational goals
• Lead development of multi-year financial plans, annual budgets, and forecasts, incorporating scenario planning and risk analysis
• Oversee implementation of a new FP&A system, enhancing forecasting through automation and driver-based modelling
• Build a high-performing FP&A function, introducing a new operating model and best-practice methodologies
• Deliver forward-looking financial insights to inform executive decision-making and identify key risks and opportunities
• Promote data-led planning using advanced analytics, real-time reporting, and business intelligence tools
• Manage and grow a multidisciplinary finance team, fostering performance, collaboration, and capability development
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure robust financial governance, compliance, and strategic alignment

Ideal candidate profile:

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• Proven experience in international, multicultural environments
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial finance and strategic financial management
• Track record of successfully leading organisational change and transformation initiatives
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing high-performing teams

Agency reference number: J88336

Location: Central London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.