Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead strategic financial initiatives and drive performance through data-driven insights. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence executive decision-making and manage a dynamic finance team during a period of significant organizational change. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of advanced financial planning systems and promote data-led strategies, ensuring robust financial governance and compliance. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for finance and transformation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international, multicultural environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial finance and strategic financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global financial planning and reporting.
• Lead development of multi-year financial plans and annual budgets.
• Manage and grow a multidisciplinary finance team.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Risk Analysis

Commercial Finance

Change Management

Education

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

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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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
• 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

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.