Head of FP&A

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency is seeking a Head of FP&A for a client in Basingstoke. This senior role involves leading financial strategy and planning in a complex organization, supporting sustainability and recovery efforts. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB qualification, extensive experience in financial management, and strong leadership skills. The position offers hybrid work options and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Market leading Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting in a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate teams in a matrix environment.
• Exceptional analytical capability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual financial planning cycle and ensure alignment with strategic plans.
• Oversee development and delivery of financial plans, meeting deadlines.
• Produce monthly financial reporting for the Board.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Analytical capability

Communication

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group are partnering with our Basingstoke, Hampshire based client to recruit a highly experienced and influential Head of FP&A to lead a critical corporate Finance function. Joining a large, complex organisation that delivers high-quality care across Hampshire, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, supporting recovery and sustainability, and ensuring robust long-term planning. As a senior leader within a progressive and collaborative Finance Directorate, you will work closely with the Director of Operational Finance, Executive Directors, Divisional Leaders and the wider business. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to financial strategy at system level, operating with significant autonomy and strategic influence.

What will the Head of FP&A role involve?

• Lead the annual financial planning cycle, ensuring alignment with workforce, activity and strategic plans
• Oversee the development and delivery of the medium-term and annual financial plans, ensuring they meet internal and external deadlines
• Produce monthly financial reporting for the Board
• Lead the creation of monthly financial forecasts, analysing variance, identifying risk and supporting the development of recovery actions
• Work alongside financial recovery colleagues to identify improvement opportunities, quantify financial benefits and support divisional financial sustainability
• Lead and develop the Divisional Finance Team, supporting the delivery of high-performing business partnering across the organisation
• Ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, clear budget-setting policy and adherence to governance requirements
• Provide expert financial input to business cases and major strategic developments

Suitable Candidate for the Head of FP&A vacancy:

• A CCAB qualification and commitment to continuing professional development
• Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting in a complex organisation
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams in a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical capability, able to interpret complex financial data and present insights with clarity
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive or contentious information professionally
• Experience contributing to or leading financial improvement or recovery programmes

Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of FP&A:

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership training and career progression

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