Head of FP&A

WEX Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WEX Europe recherche un Head of FP&A pour diriger la planification financière et les analyses stratégiques. En tant que membre clé de l'équipe, vous fournirez des recommandations à la direction et superviserez le processus de budgétisation, tout en développant une équipe performante. Ce rôle hybride vous permet de travailler à Manchester tout en offrant un salaire compétitif et des avantages.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Industry-leading pension

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Discount & perks platform

Employee wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Expérience progressive en planification financière ou finance d'entreprise.
• Antécédents en leadership au sein de FP&A.
• Compétences avancées en modélisation financière et prévision.

Responsibilities

• Gérer le processus annuel de budgétisation et planification financière.
• Développer des modèles financiers robustes.
• Préparer et présenter des rapports financiers complets aux parties prenantes.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA)

professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

Anaplan

Peoplesoft

Excel

Job description

HEAD OF FP&A / MANCHESTER / HYBRID / £70,000 - £80,000 PLUS BENEFITS

WEX Inc. is a global financial technology service provider that simplifies complex payment systems for businesses across various sectors. WEX is publicly traded on the NYSE.

We have an exciting opening for a Head of FP&A to support the WEX Europe Mobility sector. WEX is one of Europe's largest providers of fuel cards, operating throughout Europe including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, in partnership with ESSO and various European garages.

The Head of FP&A will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities for WEX Europe Fleet, providing critical insights and strategic recommendations to senior management and Corporate Finance.

What’s on Offer?

• Highly competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual company bonus
• 37.5-hour week — Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
• Hybrid working from our Manchester City Centre office (1-2 days per week)
• Industry-leading pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Discount & perks platform
• Employee wellbeing programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the annual budgeting process, periodic reforecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for projecting revenues, expenses, cash flows, and capital expenditures
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate financial impacts of business decisions and market conditions
• Analyze current financial performance against historical data, budgets, and forecasts, identifying variances and underlying drivers
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews, to senior management and stakeholders
• Act as a trusted financial advisor and business partner to department heads and senior leadership
• Participate in cross-functional projects, providing financial expertise for new initiatives and investments
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Recruit and retain top talent within the FP&A function

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) and/or professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) preferred
• Progressive experience in financial planning, corporate finance, or related areas
• Leadership experience within FP&A
• Proven track record of delivering strategic insights and impactful financial analysis
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in financial planning systems such as Anaplan, Peoplesoft, and advanced Excel
• Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills
• Strategic, proactive, and results-oriented mindset

What’s Next?
If you are passionate about joining our team as Head of FP&A and helping to grow WEX, please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.