Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Stott and May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stott and May is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the business. You will partner with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to translate complex financial data into clear narratives that inform strategic decisions and drive growth.

You will build robust financial models, guide investment appraisals, and mentor the FP&A team while driving continuous improvement of processes, systems, and reporting to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• Experience translating financial data into actionable business insight and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance commentary.
• Partner with senior leaders to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment appraisals.
• Identify business risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team.

Skills

Leadership FP&A

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A)

We are seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic analysis across the business. Reporting to the CFO, this role will act as a key partner to the Executive Leadership Team, providing the insight and challenge needed to drive growth, profitability, and informed decision-making. Beyond technical excellence, we're looking for an individual who can translate complex financial data into a clear and compelling narrative, helping stakeholders understand business performance, identify opportunities, and make confident strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance commentary.
• Partner with senior leaders to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and investment appraisals.
• Identify business risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• Experience translating financial data into actionable business insight and strategic recommendations.