Head of FP&A

Kamro Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization is looking for an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This senior role is crucial for providing strategic financial insights and decision-making support. The position offers a hybrid working model with in-office presence in Watford twice per month, and a competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 per annum, pro rata. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background and proven leadership in FP&A roles.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior FP&A role.
• Ability to influence at executive level.
• Experience within a group or multi-entity structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end FP&A function including budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide actionable financial insight.
• Produce high-quality management reporting and dashboards.
• Drive improvements in financial models and controls.
• Support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Advanced financial modelling

Strategic insight

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

8-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid (Watford – 2 days per month)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per annum (pro rata)

Im working closely with a well-established, purpose-led organisation to appoint an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) on an 8-month fixed-term contract.

This is a senior, high-impact role, ideal for a commercially astute FP&A leader who enjoys partnering with executive stakeholders, driving insight-led decision-making, and bringing clarity to complex financial data during a defined period of change.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will take ownership of the organisations financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting agenda. Youll play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, enhancing financial insight, and strengthening financial governance.

The role operates on a hybrid basis, with on-site presence in Watford approximately twice per month, offering flexibility while maintaining strong engagement with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

• Partner with senior leadership to provide clear, actionable financial insight and constructive challenge

• Produce high-quality management reporting, dashboards, and board-level analysis

• Drive improvements in financial models, processes, and controls

• Support strategic initiatives, business cases, and investment decisions

• Manage and develop FP&A team members, fostering a culture of insight and accountability

• Act as a key finance contact for non-finance stakeholders across the organisation

About You

My client is seeking a confident, credible finance leader who can quickly add value and operate effectively in a complex environment.

You will likely bring:

• Proven experience in a senior FP&A role (Head of FP&A / Senior FP&A Manager)

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at executive level

• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability

• Experience working within a group or multi-entity structure

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and comfort managing ambiguity

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

From a recruitment perspective, this role offers:

• A genuinely strategic finance leadership position

• Flexible hybrid working with limited office attendance

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex decision-making

• A competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 per annum on an 8-month contract

If youre an experienced FP&A leader available for a fixed-term contract and looking to make an immediate impact, Id be happy to discuss this opportunity in confidence.