Group Head of FP&A

HW Finance are delighted to be working in Retained Partnership with a Large Private Equity Backed Group to help appoint a new Group Head of FP&A.

The Group Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial planning, performance insight and strategic clarity across its global operations.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group FD, you will play a pivotal role in elevating their financial planning and analysis capability. This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior finance professional who combines technical excellence with strategic insight.

You will lead a talented FP&A team, partner with senior leaders across multiple countries, and provide high-quality financial analysis to support decision-making, investment appraisal and long-term growth planning. A major focus will be supporting the rollout and optimisation of a new finance system, ensuring processes and reporting evolve to meet the needs of the Group and its private equity investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful, timely management reporting, analysis and board-level commentary
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
• Provide strategic analysis, scenario modelling and investment appraisal
• Partner with country finance teams to improve profitability, efficiency and cash generation
• Support the integration and analysis of newly acquired businesses
• Strengthen financial controls and oversee key month-end / year-end processes
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing FP&A team
• Champion system enhancements, process optimisation and digital finance transformation initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 5-10 years’ PQE and proven senior leadership experience in complex, multi-entity or international environments
• Strong FP&A background with deep experience in management reporting and performance analysis
• Confident communicator with the presence to influence at all levels, including private equity stakeholders
• Technically strong (IFRS), analytical, proactive and commercially minded
• Experienced with ERP systems and modern financial planning tools
• Values-driven, collaborative and calm under pressure — able to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and geographies