Head of FP&A - Plan with Purpose

x+why; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing workspace provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Head of FP&A to lead the financial planning function. You will design the FP&A process, build financial models, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance and proven modeling capabilities. Join a supportive team that values both professionalism and fun while shaping the future of the business.

Benefits

Inspiring work environment

Cutting-edge technology

Collaborative team culture

Great coffee

Qualifications

• 10+ years in FP&A or commercial finance in relevant sectors.
• Proven capability in deep modelling and analytics.
• Strong influence skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the entire FP&A rhythm.
• Build the toolkit for portfolio management.
• Evaluate new sites and lease structures.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing for optimisation.
• Build a modern data and insight layer.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Commercial finance

Deep modelling and analytics

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

SQL

Python/R

Job description

At x+why, we design and manage almost 400,000 sq ft of workspace, event and members clubs for over 5,000 members. Webring together purpose led businesses, creatives, and change‑makers who want to do well, whilst also doing good. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Head of FP&A to build and lead the financial planning function that underpins our next stage of growth.

This role is about more than just number crunching. You’ll shape how we understand performance, where we invest, how we scale, and what “good” looks like across our entire portfolio.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and the Executive team, translating data into stories, and stories into decisions. You’ll also have a unique opportunity to build the tools, models, and dashboards that will become the backbone of how the business plans, learns, and evolves.

Role overview:

• Design and own the entire FP&A rhythm: from 3‑statement models and long‑range plans to sharp, insight‑led board materials that shape investment and growth decisions.
• Build the toolkit that runs the portfolio: driver‑based models, dashboards, and KPI frameworks that make occupancy, RevPAS/RevPSS, ARPU, churn, contribution margin, and EBITDA feel obvious and actionable to the business.
• Underwrite the future of the portfolio: evaluate new sites, lease structures, refurbishments, and fit outs, using NPV, IRR, WACC, and payback to decide where capital will work hardest.
• Turn data into commercial moves: partner with Sales and Marketing on go‑to‑market optimisation for pricing, promotions, and channel strategy.
• Build a modern data and insight layer: connect property systems, CRM, booking engines, and access control into a coherent, self‑service view of performance with smart alerts when something goes off track.

You will be a thought partner to the Founders and COO. Someone who can walk a floor, read a P&L, and tell a compelling story about what to do next. Initially this will be a hands‑on role, with scope to hire and develop a small team of high‑caliber analysts as the portfolio grows. You have a knack for simplifying the complex: turning sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo runs, and dense models into sharp recommendations the Executive Team can action.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A strong FP&A or commercial finance track record (around 10+ years) in operational real estate, banking, PE, hospitality or coworking.
• Deep modelling and analytics capability (Excel, BI, SQL, plus bonus points for Python/R and modern warehouses), paired with the judgment to know which numbers really matter.
• Comfort underwriting big decisions – leases, refurbishments, new sites, and standing behind your recommendations with logic and confidence.
• The communication skills to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively, and bring non‑finance colleagues along with you on more complex topics.

Why x+why?

We want you to enjoy coming to work every day. Even on Mondays.

To make sure of this we will provide you with a phenomenal environment – think inspiring design, cutting‑edge tech, stunning views, great coffee, and lots and lots of plants! Plus, you’ll be part of our incredibly supportive, collaborative team, who although take their jobs very seriously, also want to have a little fun along the way.

You’ll have the freedom to shape your function, the trust to innovate, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how we scale.

If you’re ready to combine commercial rigour with passion and purpose, then we’d love to hear from you!