Head of FP&A

4Square Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of FP&A to drive financial strategy and performance. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, while collaborating closely with senior leadership. You will manage financial reporting and insights, enhance internal processes, and lead a talented team. This hybrid opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for financial excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in financial roles.
• Expertise in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Build relationships with senior leadership and oversee financial reporting.
• Develop and manage a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Management and leadership skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Head of FP&A required for my client based near Swindon for a permanent role.

This is a hybrid opportunity.

Salary approx. £80-95k

The Head of FP&A is a key strategic role, integral to driving the company’s financial vision and overall success. You’ll work closely with the Group Financial Controller, CFO, CEO, and the Executive Team, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for both regional and group levels. You’ll manage monthly Board reporting and MI packs, along with regular cash flow and net debt forecasts. In addition, you'll provide commercial analysis and insights, fostering innovation in financial planning and enhancing internal processes to elevate the finance department’s performance.

Responsibilities:

• Own financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis, including owning business and revenue model;
• Build trusted relationships with senior team and functional leadership;
• Articulate financial forecasts and analysis to senior team;
• Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team;
• Optimize monthly, quarterly, & annual forecasting processes and partnering with the core finance team with the preparation of variance reporting;
• Oversee vendors and contracts, negotiate terms, manage renewals and eliminate waste;
• Work with the accounting and IT teams to evolve systems and processes to ensure accurate, detailed financial reporting;
• Own the Company financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning;
• Alongside the Executive team take responsibility for the presentation of the company budgets;
• Generate P&L insights for management, both top-line and expense related; expand upon areas of opportunity with follow-up analyses and recommendations;

Skills Required

• Strong management and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach and a thoughtful, company-wide partner;
• Expert Excel skills, including modelling and data analytics;
• Strong communicator, able to adapt to varying audiences;
• A sharp intellect with an unquenchable curiosity;
• Highly analytical; excellent problem solving skills;
• Results-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful team player that excels in a dynamic environment;