Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Stanton House; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanton House is seeking a Head of FP&A for a household brand in Berkshire. This pivotal role involves leading the financial planning and analysis function, managing a high-performing team, and driving strategic insights to aid executive decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, proven leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of financial modeling and performance management.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with strong FP&A background.
• Proven leader managing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A function, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
• Partner with leaders to deliver actionable financial insights.
• Drive process improvements and oversee budgeting cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business Partnering

Data Management

Process Improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

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Head of FP&A being hired for a household brand in Berkshire.

As the Head of FP&A at a household brand, you will take a pivotal leadership role in transforming and driving the financial planning and analysis function during a critical period of change and growth.

What we're looking for

• Experienced finance professional with a strong FP&A background and a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
• Proven leader with experience managing and developing high-performing FP&A teams.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management in large organizations.
• Strong business partnering skills, able to engage with senior leadership to drive strategic insight.
• Track record of leading change and process improvements within FP&A.
• Solid understanding of data management and analytics.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and own the FP&A function, ensuring accurate, timely financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Partner with divisional Finance Directors and business leaders to deliver actionable insights that support strategic decisions.
• Oversee performance management and ensure consistency in financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Drive process and system improvements, supporting advanced analytics and predictive modeling.
• Present financial insights and risk analysis to executive leadership and in board meetings.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic plans.
• Support change management and cross-functional collaboration within the finance function.
• Champion a culture of ownership and proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure integration of financial plans with long-term business strategy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Utilities

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