Head of FP&A & Strategic Finance, 6 months contract

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly evolving British, PE-backed Engineering and Technology business seeks a Head of FP&A & Strategic Finance for a 6-month contract in London. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning efforts, improve cash flow forecasting, and support new business tenders, building analytical capabilities in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, with 2-3 years in a mid-senior FP&A role.
• Experience in developing planning and analysis capabilities within a Tech or Services business.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and financial planning processes with insightful analysis.
• Lead operational projects like route-to-market assessments and capital investment appraisals.

Skills

Financial Planning

Analysis

Cash Flow Forecasting

Commercial Finance Partnering

Relationship Building

Operational Efficiency

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Head of FP&A & Strategic Finance, 6 months contract, London

Client:

Hunter Jameson

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a rapidly evolving, British, PE-backed Engineering and Technology / SaaS business expanding internationally. The owners have appointed a visionary CFO who is now evaluating his future finance organisation to support this growth agenda. The CFO seeks an FP&A Manager on a 6-month contract to support this transformation.

You will lead the annual strategic financial planning, partnering with the Executive Committee to improve cash flow forecasting, working capital, and build a commercial finance partnering capability to evaluate contracts and support new business tenders. The role also involves developing a company-wide FP&A process and providing modelling and analysis support for potential M&A activities.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing strategic and financial planning processes with insightful analysis for the Group Board.
• Building relationships across all business areas to understand drivers and performance.
• Leading operational projects like route-to-market assessments, restructuring, marketing & pricing evaluations, acquisition evaluations, operational efficiencies, and capital investment appraisals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, with 2-3 years in a mid-senior FP&A role.
• Experience in developing planning and analysis capabilities within a rapidly scaling Tech or Services business.

Must be willing to work in an environment where systems and MI are not yet top-tier.