Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK

Wakam; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech-driven insurance company is seeking a Head of FP&A to establish and enhance financial operations in the UK. You'll design the operating model in collaboration with the Head Office in France while producing critical financial reports. The role requires strong financial planning and analysis expertise, alongside a Financial or Chartered Accountancy Degree. A positive team spirit and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential for this fast-paced, remote-friendly position.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fully remote option

Cultural initiatives like 'Free.day'

Qualifications

• Significant experience in similar financial roles is ideal.
• Familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus, but can be developed on the job.
• Motivation to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish Finance Operations in the UK aligned with Head Office.
• Design, streamline, and enhance financial processes.
• Collaborate to design the operating model for the UK branch.
• Produce financial reports to support the Head Office.
• Monitor UK financial performance from a planning perspective.
• Report directly to the CFO UK and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Strong Reporting Acumen

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Financial Regulations

Collaboration in a Multicultural Environment

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.