Financial Planning & Analysis Director

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in the UK seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Director to lead strategic financial processes. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and enhancing data-driven insights while guiding financial strategy. Ideal candidates will possess strong FP&A expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative leadership approach.

Benefits

Car Allowance & Bonus

Private healthcare (for you and one other)

Up to 6% matched pension + salary sacrifice scheme

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Qualifications

• Leading experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Expertise in Power BI and Excel.
• Experience in a PE-backed environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning processes and reporting.
• Influence strategic decisions at the senior leadership table.
• Champion reporting and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Strong Communication Skills

Power BI

Excel

Change Management

Collaborative Leadership

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

Your 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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