Head of FP&A in London

The Head of FP&A leads the financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision‑support function across the organisation with the support of a Commercial Finance Manager. This role drives the company's budgeting, long‑range planning, and forecasting processes and acts as a senior strategic partner to the CFO and the leadership team, providing robust insights, analytical frameworks, and financial models to support business growth, profitability, investment decisions, and long‑term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the Group annual budgeting process and reforecasting cycles. Ensure forecasts are accurate, realistic, and aligned with business strategy. Develop financial scenarios, sensitivity analyses, and performance projections.
• Budgeting & Performance Management: Build and maintain a structured performance management framework. Track monthly results against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify variances, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations. Partner with operational leaders to drive accountability and financial awareness.
• Strategic Finance & Business Partnering: Act as a key advisor to the CFO, C‑suite, and senior leadership on strategic objectives. Support business cases for new ventures, expansion, and strategic projects. Provide financial support on investment decisions, ROI assessments, and due diligence. Partner cross‑functionally to align financial goals and operational strategy.
• Data & Financial Modelling: Build and maintain advanced financial models to support analytics and forecasting. Improve data accuracy and reporting structures to enhance financial transparency. Oversee the adoption of financial planning tools and technology advancements.
• Commercial Insights & Decision Support: Provide commercial insights on pricing, revenue opportunities and cost efficiencies. Analyse trends, key financial drivers, and business performance indicators. Deliver high‑quality financial insights that support strategic and operational decisions.
• Long‑Term Planning & Investment Analysis: Lead long‑range planning to forecast business growth and capital requirements. Evaluate capital allocation strategies and optimise financial resources. Support CAPEX planning, cash‑flow forecasting, and financial sustainability modelling.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Coordinate deliverables and objectives across the finance team to ensure alignment. Work closely with non‑finance teams to ensure financial alignment. Provide coaching and financial training to senior managers to strengthen capabilities.
• Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee timely, accurate, and insightful internal reporting for all stakeholders. Ensure financial governance, compliance, and adherence to internal controls. Contribute to risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are financially robust.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – a necessity.
• 8+ years’ experience in FP&A, strategic finance or similar roles.
• Experience in international multi‑site, hospitality, retail, or service‑focused industries.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with advanced Excel/FP&A capabilities.
• Proven experience presenting to senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
• Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, tight deadlines, and multiple priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• A strategic thinker with strong business acumen and focus on long‑term value creation.

Benefits

• Global discounted staff room rates across the group.
• Eligible for a bonus.
• 50% off food and 25% off beverage across the group.
• Increased annual leave with service.
• Friends and family discount.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Continual training and development.
• Career progression within the group.
• Gratuities.
• Meals on shift (Monday – Wednesday).
• Bike to work scheme.
• Travel tax‑saver.
• Referral scheme.
• Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform.
• Employment assistance programme.
• Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals, etc.
• Team appreciation days.
• Service recognition.
• Regular fun‑filled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group.
• Applicable to certain positions.