Finatal is currently partnered with a a rapidly growing retail business backed by private equity, is seeking a dynamic Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This critical role will provide insights and drive strategic decision-making to support the business’s ambitious growth plans.
Role Overview:
As the Head of FP&A, you will lead the financial planning and analysis function, ensuring the business is equipped with robust forecasting, budgeting, and decision-support tools. Collaborating with senior leadership and operational teams, you will influence key business strategies and provide the financial insight needed to navigate a high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead FP&A Function: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and strategic financial planning across the business.
· Financial Modelling: Develop and refine detailed financial models to support strategic decision-making, business planning, and scenario analysis.
· Performance Analysis: Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance profitability and cash flow.
· Business Integration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business integration efforts, ensuring alignment of financial reporting and processes.
· Senior Management Reporting: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management and private equity investors, providing insights that influence critical business decisions.
· Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Oversee cash flow, manage working capital, and evaluate potential investment opportunities to ensure the financial stability of the business.
· Process Optimisation: Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
· Support Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects, including M&A activity, system enhancements, and growth initiatives.
Qualifications & Experiences:
· ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
· Extensive experience in a financial planning and analysis role within a private equity-backed business.
· Experince in wholesale and B2C retail businesses.
· Proven track record in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to senior management and investors.
· Proficiency in financial systems and tools, with a focus on driving efficiencies.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, typical of private equity-backed businesses.
· Highly analytical and detail-oriented with a commercial mindset.