Head Of Fp&A

Page Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel seeks a Head of FP&A to lead the financial planning and analysis function for a fast-moving consumer goods business in Bournemouth. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial modelling and strategic analysis to support critical decision-making.

The successful candidate will have FMCG FP&A leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a solid accounting/finance background.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in FP&A with FMCG experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication to present complex data clearly.
• Advanced proficiency with financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Background in accounting or finance with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A processes to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial models.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reports for decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data and reporting systems.
• Support strategic initiatives with strong financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Team leadership

Advanced financial modelling

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the financial planning and analysis processes to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial models.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reports to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data and reporting systems.
• Support strategic initiatives with strong financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of FP&A should have:

• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis within the FMCG industry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills to present complex data clearly.
• A background in accounting or finance with relevant qualifications.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position in Bournemouth.
• Opportunities to make a significant impact in the FMCG industry.