Global Head of FP&A

TP ICAP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial strategy across divisions. This role involves delivering insights for decision-making, managing the budgeting and forecasting processes, and mentoring a global team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modelling, exceptional communication skills, and experience in the financial services industry. The position offers the opportunity to influence business strategy at a high level and contribute to long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and analysis for the firm.
• Deliver actionable insights and reporting on financial performance.
• Coordinate global budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

As the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the financial strategy of the firm across both business divisions and support cost functions. Partnering closely with executives and senior management, you will deliver actionable insights and forward‑looking analysis to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term value creation.

You will lead the communication of the Group’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including comprehensive reporting on the statement of financial position and cash flows. By combining robust financial reporting with predictive analytics, you will help inform key decisions and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.

In this role, you will also be responsible for the global coordination and execution of the Group’s Budget, Q1F, and Q3F forecasting cycles. This includes delivering timely, insightful analysis and maintaining accurate tracking and reporting against rolling budgets and forecasts. Your leadership will ensure a consistent, transparent, and data‑driven approach to financial planning that aligns with the firm’s strategic priorities. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will champion financial best practices and help instill a performance‑oriented culture that is aligned with the firm’s growth objectives.

To trully be effective in this role, the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis is expected to;

Help develop a strategic long‑range plan and identify specific initiatives and projects / plans to execute it

Identify resources needed to implement projects / plans and put them into the budget

Understand how operational plans will drive financial results and monitor the progress of those plans

Quickly identify the business reasons behind plan‑to‑actual financial variances

Make course adjustments when falling behind on financial or operational goals

Escalate both financial and non‑financial operational targets to provide to more specific targets

Hold people accountable for delivering financial and operational results and link to financial incentives

Identify what drives business success and develop KPIs for those drivers (e.g. Establish long term and short term targets for KPIs, Monitor results of KPIs and link to financial incentives etc.).

Please note : While the role is listed as being based in London, we are open to considering candidates located in other TP ICAP Group office locations, depending on the suitability of the individual and business needs.

Role Responsibilities

Business Partnership and Stakeholder Support

Monthly meetings with Global Cost Functional Owners to understand their actual expenditure relative to forecasts and provide self‑service report tooling (eg Dashboards) to support insight into spending and variance analysis

Monthly meetings with Business Management Information Division Teams to receive market intelligence and performance updates

Monthly meetings with Treasury and Capital Teams to receive market intelligence and cash flow position / forecast updates

Partnership with Investor Relations to prepare external statements and reports

Engagement with PwC on Impairment Modelling

Providing PLC and Local Board Reporting updates on performance and forecasts

Close partnership with the Finance Technology Function to ensure all enhancements are tabled and prioritised to support FP&A activities

Financial Modelling

Goodwill - impairment modelling

Investment in subsidiaries - impairment modelling

Scenario planning and analysis

Monitoring the financial impact of dedicated strategic Project spend on the overall Group financials

Work with Divisional Finance teams to model impact of proposed acquisitions and divestments

Executive Director Remuneration Packages

WACC for the Group

Partner with Treasury to model Working Capital and future cash flow requirements for the Group

Leadership and Strategy

Manage a Global Team of ~10 SMEs

Lead training and communication on business profile changes, system enhancements, and strategic developments

Mentor and guide subject matter experts, ensuring strong governance, risk awareness, and promote accountability and high‑performance culture

Succession planning within the team

Assume the role as a technical regulatory advisor to the firm across all material jurisdictions

Assess the financial impact of new Business Initiatives and supporting Group‑wide strategic decision‑making

Deliver tactical and strategic process / framework efficiencies through transformation

Lead the design and implementation of a global FP&A framework

Oversee the transition from existing regional FP&A frameworks & functions into a new globally standardised operational FP&A function

Ensuring consistency, compliance, and integration with business strategy and risk appetite

Experience / Competences

Essential

Demonstrated excellence in financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to extract actionable insights from complex data.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Solid organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high‑quality outputs and consistency in reporting.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships across functions, influencing and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Track record of identifying issues, proposing practical solutions, and executing corrective actions. Highly self‑motivated and able to work independently, taking full ownership and responsibility.

Comfortable working in dynamic environments, with the ability to pivot and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Experience in leading and delivering projects or process improvements, with a focus on driving positive change within finance functions.

Ability to interpret financial data, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide strategic recommendations to support business decision‑making.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial analysis, presentation development, and data manipulation.

Sound understanding of financial and management information systems and their role in supporting business performance.

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Desired

Previous experience within the Financial Services industry is highly desirable, particularly in regulated or complex environments.

Experience in Transaction Advisory Services within a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous, bringing valuable exposure to corporate transactions and due diligence.

Job Band & Level

Function Head / 8