Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Stanton House

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global business services company is seeking a Head of Group FP&A to lead their international function and drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role is strategic, influencing performance measurement across 500+ entities. Candidates should have significant FP&A experience in a complex international business and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers exposure to executive leadership and the chance to prepare for an IPO.

Qualifications

Proven FP&A leadership in a large, complex international business.
Big 4 trained with senior FP&A experience.
Passion for progression into corporate finance roles.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate budgeting and forecasting across the group.
Provide variance analysis to support decision-making.
Act as a key stakeholder in preparation for IPO readiness.

Skills

FP&A leadership experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel modelling skills

Understanding of cash flow

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP BPC

Job description

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Head of Group FP&A – Join a Complex Global Organisation Driving Towards IPO!

£100,000 - £110,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits – London Based | 5 Days Onsite

Overview

Stanton House is exclusively partnering with an international business services company, a globally recognised, private equity-backed organisation operating in over 90 countries, as they seek a Head of Group FP&A to lead their International FP&A function. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile, highly complex role in an essential services business poised for IPO, offering long-term stability and breadth of exposure.

In this newly-created position, you’ll report to the Group Finance Director, and indirectly to the Group CFO. You’ll play a pivotal role in owning and coordinating the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles across 500+ global entities and 90 currencies. You\'ll deliver robust analytical insight and own the performance narrative of the business from the ground up. This role is mission-critical: compensation across the company is tied to budget, and your work will directly influence how performance is measured and rewarded across the company. You will also manage a small but high-performing team, liaising with regional CFOs across the globe. Beyond technical delivery, the role is incredibly relationship-led and requires a highly credible, detail-obsessed operator who thrives in an international matrix structure.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across a large multinational group
Review, analyse, and challenge financial submissions across 500+ legal entities
Own and drive the group’s financial planning calendar with precision and rigour
Deliver high-quality, three-statement budgets (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) at a granular local entity level
Provide detailed variance analysis and narrative insight to support decision-making at the highest levels
Track and support cost reduction programmes and management incentive schemes
Champion accuracy and forecasting culture across the group
Collaborate with legal, tax, and treasury teams to ensure fully aligned financial plans
Support compliance with financial control frameworks and risk analysis
Act as a key stakeholder in preparation for IPO readiness

What we’re looking for

Proven FP&A leadership in a large, complex international business (£1bn+ revenues)
Experience working across multiple currencies and consolidation systems (SAP BPC ideal, but not essential)
Exceptional attention to detail – able to work from the detail up, but also zoom out to provide strategic insight
Deep understanding of working capital and cash flow
Strong Excel modelling skills and experience handling multi-dimensional datasets
Excellent stakeholder management skills – must be credible and confident with regional CFOs
Big 4 trained with senior FP&A experience in a multinational
CIMA-qualified via graduate scheme in a large corporate with FP&A experience
Investment Banking/M&A experience with transition into FP&A
ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred, but not essential with the right experience
Passion for progression – this role can evolve into broader corporate finance, treasury, or commercial finance roles over time

Why this opportunity stands out

Highly visible and critical role within a top-tier global business
Preparation for IPO – a rare career-defining experience
Exposure to executive leadership and the Group FD/Group CFO
A complex but non-repetitive business – you\'ll never be bored here
Culture of autonomy, high standards, and ambition
Secure and stable company with long-term customer contracts and essential service status
Clear opportunities to progress both within the central finance function and internationally

Due to high volumes of applications, we regret we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants individually.

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