FP&A Lead in London

FP&A Lead in London

London Full-Time No home office possible
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A leading organisation is seeking an experienced FP&A Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping a truly data-driven finance function. This is a high-impact position for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for systems, analytics, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands‐on FP&A professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to sit at the intersection of finance, systems, and strategy. You\’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, shape future capability, and help define how data‐led finance supports business success.You will take ownership of the FP&A landscape, transforming financial insight into clear, actionable intelligence that supports strategic decision-making across the business.Job Title: FP&A LeadJob Type: PermanentLocation: CamberleySalary: £80,000Ref No: 15958FP&A Lead Benefits 25 days annal leave opportunity to purchase additional daysChristmas shutdown days in addition to abovePrivate pension schemeHybrid workingHealth care cash planIncome protectionFP&A Lead About the role The FP&A Lead will be a key driver of data‐led decision‐making across the business, delivering high‐impact financial insight at both operational and strategic levels. This hands‐on role blends strong commercial finance expertise with advanced systems and data capability to shape a modern, forward‐looking FP&A function. This is a high‐impact, hands‐on FP&A leadership role at the heart of the business. Combining financial expertise with advanced data and systems capability, the FP&A Lead will transform insight into action, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive smarter, faster decision‐making in a dynamic environment.As FP&A Lead, you will sit at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy. This role is about impact, delivering robust insight, improving reporting and systems, and enabling better decisions across the business, while helping build a high‐performing, future‐ready finance team.Key Responsibilities Own and enhance financial and operational reporting, dashboards, and data modelsAutomate and optimise reporting using ERP, CRM, Power BI, Excel, and related toolsAnalyse large, complex data sets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business driversApply advanced techniques including predictive analytics, automation, and intelligent forecastingPartner closely with Finance, Commercial, and Operational teams to deliver timely, value‐added insightLead initiatives to improve data quality, system integration, and reporting accuracySupport budgeting, forecasting, and long‐range planning through robust financial modellingThe successful FP&A Lead will have: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong post‐qualification experienceAdvanced financial modelling skills with expert‐level Excel and Power BI capabilityWorking knowledge of SQL and experience with ERP / CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Syspro) highly desirableDemonstrable experience driving process improvement and automation initiativesProactive, adaptable, and resilient, with a results‐driven mindsetPrevious team leadership or mentoring experience advantageous, though not essential

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Howett Thorpe Recruiting Team

FP&A Lead in London
Howett Thorpe
Location: London
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