Contract: Interim
About the Business:
We are a high-growth financial services group with £5bn in assets under administration, backed by a leading mid-market private equity fund. As we build out a best-in-class finance function, we are looking for a commercially astute Head of FP&A to drive financial insight, planning, and decision-making across the group.
Role Overview:
Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities. This is a highly visible and strategic role, key to shaping the group’s growth trajectory, supporting board-level reporting, and delivering actionable commercial insight in a regulated, PE-backed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning & Forecasting: Own the group budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Performance Analysis: Deliver robust financial analysis and KPIs to support decision-making across business units and senior leadership.
- Board & Investor Reporting: Produce high-quality board packs, investor materials, and scenario models, partnering closely with the CFO.
- Business Partnering: Work with department heads to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and opportunities for optimisation.
- Strategic Modelling: Support M&A, funding, and growth initiatives with detailed financial modelling and business case analysis.
Requirements:
- ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong FP&A background in financial services or a regulated environment
- Experience working in a private equity-backed business (highly desirable)
- Exceptional modelling, Excel, and presentation skills
- Strong communicator and confident working at board level
- Commercial, analytical, and hands-on