Head of Financial Planning Analysis

MacGregor Black; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organization is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead their finance function in London. This high-profile role involves driving financial insight, leading a capable team, and influencing strategic decisions across the business. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in FP&A. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in FP&A within FMCG or distribution/wholesale environments.
• Experience building high-quality reporting frameworks and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A function, driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Deliver actionable analysis on trading performance and pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Are you a qualified accountant with a strong track record in FP&A and commercial finance?

Do you thrive in high-growth, fast-paced FMCG environments?

Are you ready to lead a high-impact finance function with direct influence on strategic decisions?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a fast-paced FMCG organisation on the search for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This is a permanent role based in London.

This is a high-profile and hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial insight and performance across a multi-division business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, driving insight-led financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across a complex organisation.
• Act as a trusted business partner to commercial and operational leadership, influencing key decisions and driving value.
• Deliver actionable analysis on trading performance, pricing, margin, and channel trends.
• Own the production of monthly performance packs and Board reports, ensuring data accuracy and clear strategic commentary.
• Continuously improve financial models and reporting tools to support business agility and growth.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and market initiatives through rigorous financial analysis.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a capable FP&A team to ensure high performance and progression.

What are we looking for?

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong background in FP&A within FMCG or distribution/wholesale environments.
• Commercially savvy and confident working at pace, with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced Excel capabilities; knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Hands-on, proactive, and resilient — thrives in entrepreneurial, change-driven settings.
• Experience building high-quality reporting frameworks and financial models.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please contact Carl Maw for more information today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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