At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial insights and analysis for strategic decision-making at the executive level.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation with a focus on financial excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with top executives and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial strategy and governance in a high-visibility role.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and substantial FP&A experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
JSS have partnered with our client to support the search for their new Head of Group FP&A, reporting directly to the Group CFO. The role provides high-quality financial insight, analysis and challenge to support decision-making at CFO, Executive and Board level. You will lead the organisation's budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes, own the development of robust performance reporting and provide the financial analysis needed to support capital allocation, liquidity planning, strategic initiatives and external stakeholder engagement. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong technical finance capability, commercial judgement and excellent executive communication skills, operating across a complex, multi-entity international group.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead modelling and analysis supporting Going Concern and Viability Assessments for the Annual Report
- Develop financial models supporting strategic planning, capital allocation and business cases
- Establish consistent group-wide KPIs and management reporting frameworks
- Lead scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and stress testing
- Support M&A, transformation programmes and major investment cases
- Lead preparation of Board and Executive Committee financial reporting materials
- Report on financial performance, liquidity, leverage, covenant compliance and funding activities
- Provide analysis supporting engagement with regulators and external stakeholders on liquidity and financial sustainability
- Advise on capital allocation, financing strategy and value creation
- Ensure FP&A and reporting processes operate within robust governance and control frameworks
- Maintain compliance with financing obligations and regulatory requirements
- Partner with Financial Control, Treasury, Tax and Legal
- Support audit, lender due diligence and rating agency engagement
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing FP&A function
- Build strong partnerships across Group Finance and business unit leadership teams
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- Substantial FP&A experience, with a demonstrated track record of Board-level reporting
- Excellent financial modelling and forecasting skills
- Proven ability to lead large-scale budgeting and strategic planning cycles
- Solid grounding in corporate governance and financial control frameworks
Operating a hybrid model of 4 days onsite within their London office.
Head of Group FP&A in London employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
