Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK

Wakam; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a skilled financial operations professional to establish and enhance finance activities in the UK. The ideal candidate should hold a financial or chartered accountancy degree and possess significant experience in financial planning and analysis. Knowledge of the insurance sector is beneficial. The role offers full remote work flexibility, making it suitable for those who excel in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Significant flexibility in work schedule

Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role.
• Familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and structure finance activities in the UK.
• Design and enhance financial processes for integration with Head Office.
• Collaborate to design the operating model for the UK branch.
• Produce budget and forecasts for the UK.
• Provide visibility of UK financial performance.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis expertise

Strong reporting acumen

Attention to detail

Ability to work cross-functionally

Positive energy and agility

Education

Financial / Chartered Accountancy degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Establish Financial Operations in the UK: Set up and structure finance activities in the UK, aligning them with the Head Office in France.
• Process Enhancement: Design, streamline, and enhance financial processes, ensuring seamless integration of the UK’s FP&A function with the Head Office.
• Design Operating Model: Collaborate with the Head Office to design the organization’s operating model for the UK branch.
• Budget & Forecast: Produce budget and forecast for the UK perimeter in collaboration with headquarters.
• Reporting: Produce financial reports that support the Head Office, maintaining and improving reporting processes, and understanding reporting issues with local authorities.
• Financial Performance Monitoring: Provide visibility of UK financial performance from a financial planning and analysis perspective.
• Reporting Structure: Report directly to the CFO UK and collaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross‑functional structure.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Financial / Chartered Accountancy degree.
• Significant experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role.
• Strong financial planning and analysis expertise.
• Familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus.
• Strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations.
• Attention to detail and meticulous financial practices.
• High degree of rigor, able to design a target operating model for financial operations.
• Experience working cross‑functionally and in a multicultural environment.
• Positive energy, agility, and team spirit.

Other Information

Full remote work is available. The role offers significant flexibility and is suitable for those who thrive in a fast‑paced environment.