[Urgent] Head of Financial Planning Analysis...

Job Description Head of FP&A required for a high growth, PE backed, professional services company based in London £80,000 – £90,000 + bonus and benefits, depending on experience As the Head of FP&A, you will take ownership of the company’s financial planning and analysis function, playing a key role in shaping the forward-looking financial strategy within a fast-growing, PE-backed business. This role involves rebuilding and owning the financial model, leading the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, and delivering insightful scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the CFO, corporate development team, and other stakeholders to translate complex financial data into clear business insights, with a focus on performance metrics and potential acquisition opportunities. Strong Excel expertise is essential, alongside experience with CRM systems like Salesforce and a passion for leveraging data analytics tools such as Power BI. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team where you will have significant autonomy, contribute to M&A pipeline development, and help drive the company’s growth journey in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Requirements: – Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification – Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning, with a solid understanding of how business performance drivers translate into financial outcomes – Strong proficiency in Excel, capable of building, improving, and automating complex financial reports and models. – Strong business partnering skills, able to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders. – Exposure to or interest in M&A activities, with the aptitude to support pipeline development and scenario analysis related to acquisitions. – Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce and financial systems integration is advantageous but not essential. – Excellent attention to detail, highly organised, and able to balance ad hoc projects. – A proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for data analytics and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving business environment. Key Responsibilities: – Own and rebuild the financial model of the business, ensuring it accurately reflects current operations and supports strategic decision-making. – Lead the annual budgeting process and manage a rolling forecast with scenario planning to provide forward-looking financial insights. – Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reporting, delivering timely and insightful reports to the CFO, board members, and other key stakeholders. – Collaborate closely with the corporate development team to build and maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets, supporting M&A origination activities. – Utilise advanced Excel skills and emerging analytics tools like Power BI to integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Salesforce, QuickBooks, Cantata) and enhance business performance analysis. – Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders, fostering strong business partnering across the organization. – Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting infrastructure, balancing routine FP&A responsibilities with strategic projects in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants