Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

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

Job summary

A leading executive non-departmental public body in London is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. This pivotal role involves overseeing strategic financial planning, enhancing performance through data-driven insights, and leading a high-performing global FP&A function amidst significant organisational change. Ideal candidates will be professionally qualified accountants with proven leadership experience in multicultural settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international, multicultural environments.
• Expertise in commercial finance and strategic financial management.
• Track record of leading organisational change and transformation initiatives.

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

Leadership

Financial Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

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

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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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.