Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Private Wealth Management

OakNorth; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of FP&A, where your expertise will shape the financial future of a new wealth management venture. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop financial strategies, analyze key metrics, and work closely with senior leadership. You'll be instrumental in driving profitability through customer insights and financial modeling, all while contributing to a mission-driven culture that values innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the wealth management sector, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including equity participation

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Mission-driven, tech-forward culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial planning and analysis within wealth management.
• Strong understanding of UK financial regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead financial planning strategy for Private Wealth Management.
• Analyze and optimize unit economics to drive profitability.
• Oversee annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Pricing Strategy

Customer Profitability Analysis

Forecasting

UK Financial Regulations

Team Leadership

Job description

Since our launch, we've lent over £12bn to ambitious entrepreneurs. That's led to the creation of over 56,000 jobs and over 34,000 new homes – and we're not about to stop there. We're dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and determined savers reach their financial goals. We are evaluating an opportunity to build a new, modern wealth management proposition. As the Head of FP&A, you will be pivotal in shaping the financial trajectory of our wealth management offering, focusing on unit economics, customer profitability, and strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the financial planning strategy for the Private Wealth Management division, ensuring alignment with OakNorth's overall business objectives.
• Analyze and optimize unit economics, focusing on metrics such as revenue per client, cost-to-serve, and client lifetime value to drive profitability.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and long-term financial planning, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the financial health of the division, including AUM growth, client acquisition costs, and retention rates.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, and Compliance, to align financial strategies with business initiatives.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years in financial planning and analysis within the wealth management sector.
• Expertise in financial modeling, pricing, customer P&L, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, including FCA guidelines and MiFID II.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing cross-departmental projects.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of building a new wealth management business from the ground up.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.
• Competitive compensation including equity participation.
• A mission-driven, tech-forward culture that values innovation.