At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and analysis to drive strategic growth in a dynamic cosmetics brand.
- Company: Fast-growing cosmetics brand known for innovation and customer focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enhance your leadership skills in a high-growth environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial strategies in a rapidly expanding company.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong FP&A experience, preferably in FMCG or retail.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.
Harper May is working with a fast-growing cosmetics brand known for its innovation, strong market presence, and customer-focused approach. As the business expands domestically and internationally, they are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across the organisation.
Role Overview
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of FP&A will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, delivering strategic insight to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth. This is a pivotal role with visibility across the business, ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and experience in a product-led, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the FP&A function, driving the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
- Deliver monthly performance reporting, KPI dashboards, and financial analysis to the leadership team
- Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions across sales, marketing, and operations
- Analyse margins, pricing, and product performance to support profitability initiatives
- Evaluate new product launches, market entry strategies, and business cases
- Enhance financial modelling capabilities and scenario planning across the organisation
- Continuously improve planning tools, systems, and processes
- Manage and develop a growing FP&A team
Candidate Profile
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience
- Background in FP&A roles within FMCG, retail, or cosmetics strongly preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills and advanced Excel/modelling capabilities
- Strong communication and business partnering skills, with experience working across departments
- Confident leading planning processes in a dynamic and high-growth environment
- Familiarity with planning/reporting systems such as Power BI, Anaplan, or SAP
Head of FP&A employer: Harper May
Harper May offers an exceptional work environment for the Strategic FP&A Manager role, situated in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, with ample opportunities for development and advancement within the financial services sector. The firm values analytical prowess and communication skills, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where insights drive strategic decisions, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
