Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK

Wakam; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven insurance company is seeking a Head of FP&A to establish and enhance financial operations in the UK. This role offers significant flexibility, including remote options, making it ideal for candidates thriving in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include designing financial processes, producing reports, and aligning UK strategies with the Head Office. Qualifications require a Chartered Accountancy Degree, strong financial planning expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally. Join a company that values innovation and operational autonomy.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Collaborative company culture

Skill sponsorship opportunities

Monthly 'Free.day' cultural initiative

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial operations and FP&A.
• Experience in a multicultural environment, ideally with a head office.
• Willingness to learn about the insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Establish Financial Operations in the UK and structure finance activities.
• Design and streamline financial processes integrating UK and Head Office.
• Collaborate on producing budget and forecast for the UK.
• Produce financial reports and improve reporting processes.
• Monitor UK financial performance and assist in visibility.
• Report directly to the CFO UK in a cross-functional structure.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis expertise

Strong reporting acumen

Attention to detail

Ability to work cross-functionally

Familiarity with financial regulations

Education

Financial / Chartered Accountancy Degree

Job description

Overview

At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations in the UK, and we're looking for a Head of FP&A to join our dynamic team. Our company is not your typical insurance organization; we're a tech-driven, innovative company that values performance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challenging workload and a great working atmosphere, we're on a mission to build a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes with significant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, making it an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish Financial Operations in the UK: set up and structure the finance activities in the UK, aligning them with what is being done at the Head Office in France.
• Enhancement: design, streamline, and enhance financial processes while ensuring a seamless integration of the UK's FP&A function with the Head Office; work closely with the teams in France and align with the UK's development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Design Operating Model: collaborate with the Head Office to design the organisation's operating model for the UK branch; production of budget and forecast for the UK perimeter, in collaboration with the headquarter.
• Production of Reports: produce financial reports that support the Head Office while maintaining and improving the reporting processes; include a deep understanding of reporting issues with local authorities.
• Monitoring the UK Financial Performance: assist in giving visibility about our UK financial performance from a financial planning and analysis point of view.
• Direct Reporting: report directly to the CFO UK and collaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross-functional structure.

Qualifications

• Financial / Chartered Accountancy Degree; significant experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role is ideal.
• Financial expertise: strong financial planning and analysis expertise is necessary; familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus but can be developed on the job.
• Attitude and Soft Skills: able to work cross-functionally, with strong reporting acumen, and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations; attention to detail and meticulous financial practices are essential.
• Rigorous and Constructive: high degree of rigor and ability to design a target operating model for running financial operations; experience working in a multicultural environment with the Head Office.
• Personal attributes: positive energy, agility, team spirit, and willingness to contribute to Wakam's hyper-growth; mindset aligned with a culture of free to impact.

Additional context

Wakam emphasizes a flat hierarchical system with a highly collaborative operating model and a fully remote working option. There are cultural initiatives such as a monthly "Free.day" and opportunities for skill sponsorship; several examples highlight the company's openness to innovation and autonomy. The role involves interaction with the UK team, the Head Office in France, and regulatory considerations in the UK.