Head of FP&A - Strategic Finance Leadership in London

Head of FP&A - Strategic Finance Leadership in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
Belvedere

Head of FP&A - Strategic Finance Leadership

Location: London, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

β€’ Lead financial planning and analysis for a complex, multi-entity organisation
β€’ Partner directly with Executive Leadership and Board on strategic initiatives
β€’ Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team
β€’ Drive business intelligence capabilities and data-driven decision making
β€’ Shape forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes

Company Overview

Our client is an established organisation operating across multiple entities, focused on sustainable business growth and strategic development. They are committed to leveraging data and financial insights to drive commercial performance and support informed decision making at the highest levels. The organisation values collaboration, continuous improvement and the development of its people, creating an environment where finance professionals can make a meaningful impact on business strategy and outcomes.

They are seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to join their finance leadership team in London. This is an opportunity to shape financial planning processes, develop business intelligence capabilities and provide strategic insights that directly influence executive decision making across the organisation.

Position Overview

As Head of FP&A, you will lead the financial planning and analysis function, delivering high-quality insights and management information to support strategic decision making. You will own the forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes while working collaboratively across finance and business functions. This role offers the opportunity to develop business intelligence capabilities, drive continuous improvement in analytics and reporting, and provide financial leadership on growth initiatives, pricing strategies and investment decisions. You will play a pivotal role in maximising the use of data across the organisation to deliver forward-looking commercial insights.

Responsibilities

β€’ Build strong relationships across finance and business functions to enable effective collaboration
β€’ Lead, develop and mentor the FP&A team, supporting individual growth and succession planning
β€’ Drive improvements in data management and business intelligence capabilities
β€’ Develop insightful reporting that provides visibility of financial performance across key business drivers
β€’ Lead production and presentation of management information for Executive Leadership and Board meetings
β€’ Develop and monitor key performance indicators to support performance management and forecasting accuracy
β€’ Own and continuously improve rolling forecast, annual budgeting and long-term planning cycles
β€’ Deliver robust financial modelling and commercial analysis to support business development and M&A
β€’ Partner with Finance Director, CFO and senior finance leadership on strategic initiatives and business cases
β€’ Identify trends, risks and opportunities through analysis of financial and operational data
β€’ Provide financial leadership to support business growth, pricing strategies and customer retention
β€’ Support strategic investment decisions through detailed financial analysis and recommendations

Requirements

β€’ Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
β€’ Strong commercial acumen gained within large, complex organisations
β€’ Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills
β€’ Highly analytical with extensive experience working with large datasets
β€’ Proven ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights
β€’ Demonstrated experience leading FP&A, budgeting and forecasting in complex, multi-entity organisations
β€’ Proven experience developing and leading high-performing finance teams
β€’ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
β€’ Experience with finance systems, planning tools and business intelligence platforms
β€’ Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation
β€’ Strong financial modelling capabilities
β€’ Experience supporting M&A activities and business development initiatives

Benefits

β€’ Competitive salary and benefits package
β€’ Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
β€’ Direct partnership with Executive Leadership and Board on strategic initiatives
β€’ Involvement in business development, M&A and strategic investment decisions
β€’ Professional development and career progression opportunities

You'll work within a collaborative environment where your financial insights will directly influence strategic decision making. The organisation values continuous improvement, data-driven analysis and the development of its people, offering you the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance and growth.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your CV using the form below or email info@blvdr.pl

Head of FP&A - Strategic Finance Leadership in London employer: Belvedere

Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Poland. With a focus on employee growth, they provide access to a network of leading professionals and opportunities for strategic engagement with C-suite stakeholders across various sectors. The hybrid work model enhances flexibility, allowing employees to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that drive commercial transformation and revenue growth for global clients.

Belvedere

Contact Details:

Belvedere Recruitment Team