Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - Merton , London

Rhys Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to shape financial strategy and drive performance improvements. This senior leadership role involves leading a team, enhancing financial workflows, and engaging with stakeholders to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, ready to make a significant impact on the organization's financial direction.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in transport is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the three-year budget cycle and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide detailed profitability analysis and reporting.
• Manage and develop the FP&A team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Process optimisation

Stakeholder influence

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

TM1

Oracle systems

Job description

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - Merton, London

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and commercially driven finance leader to shape the financial direction of a high-profile operation in London. As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Head of FP&A), you will lead financial planning, drive performance improvements, and provide critical analysis to support key decision-making.

The Role

You will take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Leading a team of five, you will deliver high-quality financial insights, refine planning processes, and influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the three-year budget cycle, quarterly forecasts, and financial planning to support business growth.
• Provide detailed profitability analysis, working with operational teams to enhance financial performance.
• Deliver insight-driven reporting, identifying trends and making recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Optimise financial planning systems, driving automation and process improvements.
• Support business cases for strategic initiatives, including costing for annual pay negotiations.
• Manage and develop the FP&A team, ensuring they contribute maximum value.
• Act as a finance business partner, engaging with senior leaders to support financial decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial leadership background with experience in strategic planning and process optimisation.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded, with a focus on maximising profitability and operational efficiency.
• Experience in transport is a plus, but adaptability and strategic vision are key.
• Knowledge of TM1 is essential; Oracle systems are desirable.

We're looking for a strong finance leader who can take ownership of financial planning and analysis, drive profitability improvements, and provide strategic insights to support key decision-making. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business, challenge existing processes, and contribute to long-term financial strategy.

While this is a senior leadership role, it also requires someone who is practical, proactive, and ready to get involved when needed, working closely with teams, improving financial workflows, and ensuring robust financial planning is embedded across the organisation.

If you're an experienced finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, enjoys working on high-profile projects across London, and is looking to grow your career in a commercially impactful role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to lead, innovate, and shape financial strategy within a dynamic London-based operation. If you're ready to take ownership of FP&A and play a key role in driving commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a mission-driven team at the heart of London's transition to a net-zero future. This is more than a finance role—it's an opportunity to shape strategy, drive commercial performance, and directly support sustainable growth in one of the world's most ambitious cities. If you're ready to lead FP&A with purpose and make a tangible impact on London's green transformation, we'd love to hear from you.