Head Of Fpanda

Talent International; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Finance Lead to shape and drive impactful reporting and analysis. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to modernize financial practices, ensuring clarity and accuracy in insights. Essential qualifications include CIMA/ACCA/ACA certification and proven budgeting and forecasting experience. The role offers the chance to enhance financial systems and deliver high-quality reporting, supporting key business decisions.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in financial reporting.
• Strong background in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting processes for the Group.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting to instill confidence.
• Drive continual improvements in financial systems.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Advanced Excel skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Tools

IBM TM1/Planning Analytics

Hyperion Financial Management

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Are you a finance leader who loves turning data into direction, simplifying the complex, and driving real impact? This role puts you right at the heart of a journey, shaping how the Group thinks, plans and performs.

You'll be the engine behind our Group reporting story - making sure the Group get fast, accurate and meaningful insight. You'll lead budgeting and forecasting across the business, champion smarter, more automated reporting, and bring clarity to senior leaders when it matters most.

You'll partner closely with our Regional Finance Directors, CFO, COO and colleagues becoming a trusted voice in strategic conversations.

With ongoing investment in systems and tools, you'll have the freedom to modernise, optimise and elevate how we report and analyse performance.

If you're commercially minded, analytically strong and excited by the chance to build something better - this is a place where your ideas will land, your leadership will be valued, and your impact will be visible.

What you'll be driving

• A sharper, smarter month-end reporting process for the Group
• A budgeting and forecasting approach that gives leaders confidence and clarity
• Automated, streamlined reporting that frees time for insight and action
• High-quality analysis that supports big decisions across plc
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders who value your judgement
• Continuous improvements in financial systems and reporting tools

Essential

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified.
• Proven experience producing clear, accurate financial reporting.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience engaging with C-Suite stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and understanding of financial systems.

Preferred

• Experience working with international teams.
• Familiarity with IBM TM1/Planning Analytics, Hyperion Financial Management, Iris, and/or Power BI.
• Collaborative and accountable approach.

£75000/year