FP&A Lead, Board advisory

Brewer Morris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is supporting a globally oriented, PE-backed organisation seeking a commercially minded FP&A professional. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, performance and finance, providing board-level insight and influencing decision-making across senior leadership.

You will own monthly/quarterly/annual Board packs, deliver performance analysis, monitor KPIs, and develop forward-looking financial planning. This is a high-visibility finance position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification finance experience.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• PE-backed exposure is essential.
• Proven ability to produce board-level reporting and insights.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual Board reporting packs.
• Provide insightful analysis on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs and explain variances against budget and forecast.
• Develop forward-looking financial analysis for strategic planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across a global environment.
• Build clear Board-level narratives from complex data.
• Provide trusted financial insight to support long-term value creation.

Skills

FP&A

Board reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded FP&A professional to take on a highly visible role supporting Board-level decision making within a global, private equity backed, market-leading business. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, performance and finance, this role provides exposure to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to shape how business performance, risks and opportunities are communicated at the highest level.

The Business

Our client is a large, international organisation undergoing an exciting phase of strategic evolution and growth. Operating across multiple markets and geographies, the business places significant emphasis on data-led decision making, performance improvement and long-term value creation. This role sits within a high-profile finance team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and providing insight that directly influences strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the production of monthly, quarterly and annual Board reporting packs.
• Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, highlighting key risks, opportunities and emerging trends.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs, providing clear explanations for variances against budget and forecast.
• Develop forward-looking financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Partner with business and functional teams to understand operational drivers and their impact on performance.
• Build clear Board-level narratives from complex financial and operational data.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across a global environment.
• Provide trusted financial insight that supports long-term value creation and strategic progress.

Required Skills & Experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualified finance experience, ideally gained within large and complex organisations.
• Experience working in a Private Equity backed business is definitely required.
• Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Proven ability to operate effectively with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
• Experience delivering high-quality performance reporting and business insight.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to reporting and visualisation tools, such as Power BI.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in Board or corporate reporting environments would be advantageous.
• Commercially astute, resilient and comfortable operating within a fast-paced international environment.