Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Idenfo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company is looking for an experienced FP&A Specialist to lead its global finance function across the UK, UAE, and Pakistan. This London-based role involves managing multi-country reporting, automating finance processes, and ensuring financial compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of finance management experience, a firm grasp of IFRS standards, and expertise in financial tools like Power BI. Join us for a collaborative environment focused on innovative finance solutions.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a global finance function

Work with modern tools and AI

Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance management experience, ideally in a multi-country setup.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and global reporting standards.
• Knowledge of UK tax regulations and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department across three regions, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and group management reports.
• Automate finance workflows including invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Reporting to:Chief Executive Officer
• Department:Finance
• Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking FP&A Specialistto lead our global finance function across the UK, UAE, and Pakistan. This role requires a strong technical foundation in finance, combined with the ability to automate processes, build dashboards, leverage AI tools, and establish efficient financial systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, tech‑savvy, and confident in managing multi‑country reporting.

This is a London‑based role and requires close coordination with cross‑functional teams across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the finance department across three regions, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organisation's long‑term goals.
• Act as a business partner to leadership, providing insights and recommendations to guide decision‑making.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and group management reports.
• Manage group consolidation and ensure accurate intercompany accounting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for all three entities.
• Provide financial insights and KPIs to support performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements (UK, UAE, Pakistan).

Automation & Digital Finance

• Automate finance workflows including invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Use AI‑driven tools for forecasting, risk analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Build, manage, and optimise financial dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Ability to build and run finance systems by creating policies, SOPs, and process frameworks to ensure efficient and scalable operations across all countries.

Treasury, Payroll & Controls

• Oversee cash flow planning, treasury management, and banking relationships.
• Supervise payroll processing across all regions with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors across UK, UAE, and Pakistan.
• Ensure VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory filings are completed on time.
• Maintain strong governance to meet global compliance requirements.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations.
• Work closely with HR, operations, and department heads to support company‑wide initiatives.
• Facilitate cross‑border communication and ensure alignment of finance policies and practices.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month‑end closing.
• Review and approve financial transactions and spending requests.
• Manage procurement and vendor financial evaluations.
• Drive financial discipline and cost optimisation initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred).
• 5+ years of finance management experience, ideally in a multi‑country setup.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and global reporting standards.
• Experience in automation, digital finance tools, and AI‑assisted systems.
• Ability to build and manage dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of UK tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Ability to build and run system with creating policies and SOPs.

Preferred Skills

• Fintech industry experience is a strong plus.
• Exposure to UAE and Pakistan financial regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP systems.
• Experience working in fast‑paced or high‑growth environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a global finance function.
• Work with modern tools, automation, and AI to shape the future of finance.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.