Executive Finance Partner for Strategic Growth

JCDecaux UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux UK is seeking a senior finance leader to act as the chief Finance partner to an executive team, turning business priorities into robust plans, forecasts and investment decisions.

You will own FP&A, manage P&L, balance sheet and capital expenditure, and guide cross-functional teams with clear cash, cost and productivity improvements. Strong Excel modelling, ERP/BI tooling and experience influencing senior stakeholders are essential, with coaching capability for Analysts.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or commercial/operational finance.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and capex.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and forecasting, including annual budget, latest estimates and multi-period plans with clear assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Provide decision-ready insights by turning financial and operating data into concise options and recommendations for senior leaders with clear trade-offs and actions.
• Drive performance reviews focused on root cause, forward impact and corrective action—not just variances.
• Own financial stewardship: oversee P&L, balance sheet, cash, working capital and capex; challenge outcomes and resolve issues.
• Shape investment cases using whole-life cost, cash, return, risk and strategic value; track benefits and advise on adjustments.
• Improve value and productivity by reducing cost, strengthening cash, simplifying processes and improving resource allocation with measurable delivery.
• Strengthen data and controls through standardisation, automation and better reporting and models.
• Lead through influence, maintaining Finance independence while coordinating across Finance and the business.
• Develop capability by coaching Finance Analysts and setting clear priorities.

Skills

Finance Partnering

FP&A

Commercial finance

Excel modelling

AI tools experience

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

JCDecaux UK is seeking a senior finance leader to act as the chief Finance partner to an executive team, turning business priorities into robust plans, forecasts and investment decisions.

You will own FP&A, manage P&L, balance sheet and capital expenditure, and guide cross-functional teams with clear cash, cost and productivity improvements. Strong Excel modelling, ERP/BI tooling and experience influencing senior stakeholders are essential, with coaching capability for Analysts.