Financial Planning & Analysis Director

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in the UK seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Director for a pivotal leadership role in Coventry. This full-time position involves driving financial strategy and reporting, leading the finance function's adoption of Power BI, and directly impacting business performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and clear stakeholder communication, all in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and proactive leadership.

Benefits

Car Allowance & Bonus

Private Healthcare

Up to 6% Matched Pension

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in service-based financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive leadership capable of driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes and reporting.
• Influence business strategy as part of the leadership team.
• Champion Power BI adoption across the finance function.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Communication

Data Analysis

Leadership

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Financial Planning and Analysis Director

Location: Coventry / Hybrid

Lead the Numbers. Shape the Strategy.

About the role:

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Director, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making in a leading services business that's transforming green spaces across the UK.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven insight will directly influence business performance and future growth. You'll be the key link between the UK business and the wider Group, owning all financial planning processes and reporting. With a seat at the senior leadership table, you'll deputise for the CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy. You'll also lead the adoption of Power BI across the finance function, championing reporting and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based in Coventry, with hybrid working and monthly travel to London for Group reviews.

About you:

You're a confident, commercially astute FP&A specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You'll bring:

• Leading experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex, service-based business
• Strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and present insights clearly
• Expertise in Power BI and Excel, with a passion for turning data into action
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and drive change
• Experience working with Group-level reporting and ideally in a PE-backed environment
• A collaborative leadership style with the potential to step into a CFO role in the future

Benefits:

We offer a competitive package designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Car Allowance & Bonus
• Private healthcare (for you and one other)
• Up to 6% matched pension + salary sacrifice scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

Why Talent Solutions?

At Talent Solutions, we connect exceptional people with purposeful work. We partner with organisations that are shaping the future - from landscaping to environmental services - and we're proud to support careers that make a real difference. When you join us, you join a community that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

We're committed to helping you to develop, thrive, and lead.

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