Head of FP&A

Salary: c£135,000 + Excellent Benefits & Bonus

Location: West London | Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute and strategically focused Head of FP&A to join a large-scale, highly successful and growing international Consumer market leader.

Working closely with the Group Finance Director and senior leadership team, this high-profile role will take ownership of long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, providing critical insight to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the business, developing a best-in-class FP&A function, leading a team and partnering with senior commercial stakeholders across this dynamic organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, management information and performance reporting to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Key input into strategic decision-making in relation to investment initiatives, leading the financial evaluation process and business case sign-off, providing robust financial insight and recommendations.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior operational and commercial stakeholders, challenging assumptions and driving improved financial performance.
• Develop and enhance financial models, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic and commercial decisions.
• Own delivery of business performance analysis, i.e. revenue, profitability, margins, cash flow and key business performance drivers.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of 7, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial accountability.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, planning systems and processes, including greater automation and efficiency.
• Work closely with Group Finance and wider business functions to ensure alignment between financial objectives and operational performance.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA or CIMA qualified with an impressive career track record.
• Proven background in an FP&A leadership role within an international or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights.
• Extensive experience of forecasting, budgeting and long-term strategic planning.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at CFO, Executive and Board level.
• Strong systems knowledge with experience of improving FP&A processes, reporting capabilities and financial planning tools.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, who naturally combines strategic thinking with strong attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership exposure with direct interaction with the CFO and Executive Team.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the FP&A function within a growing international business.
• Significant involvement in strategic decision-making and business performance improvement.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven FP&A leader seeking a highly visible role with genuine influence over business strategy and financial performance.