At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and performance delivery for the Group.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm with a focus on strategic leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and influence enterprise-wide financial outcomes.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategy and make impactful decisions at the highest level.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in FP&A, strong leadership, and experience in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 165000 - 180000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to take enterprise-wide ownership of the Group’s financial outlook, planning, performance and long-term value creation. This is a high-impact strategic leadership role, working closely with the Group Finance Director, CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, capital allocation and investment decisions, while acting as a senior voice in determining the choices and trade-offs that drive Group performance.
Key areas of accountability include:
- Owning the Group’s short, medium and long-term financial outlook, including 3–10+ year scenario planning
- Leading Group budgeting, forecasting and performance delivery
- Owning capital allocation strategy, investment decisions and valuation outcomes
- Driving cost management, efficiency and enterprise transformation
- Turning financial data and insight into clear decisions and measurable value
- Owning the financial narrative for Executive and Board reporting
- Leading the transformation of FP&A into a forward-looking, decision-owning function
- Building and developing a high-performing FP&A team and leadership pipeline
- Strengthening financial governance, decision frameworks and accountability across the Group
This is an opportunity for a senior, commercially minded finance leader who wants genuine enterprise influence and accountability—not simply to advise on decisions, but to own them and their outcomes.
Experience Needed:
- Over 10 years experience in Group FP&A from a large, complex organisation – preferably listed
- A background in Banking, Insurance or other Financial Services is ideal
- Strong leadership skills are essential
- Must have experience in Finance Change and Transformation
- Must have strong MI and Data systems experience, Anaplan would be an advantage
- A brilliant relationship manager with the ability to influence at the highest level
If you’re an experienced FP&A, strategic finance or commercial finance leader with the breadth, judgement and influence to operate at Group/Board level, we’d love to hear from you.
FP&A Director employer: Trace Recruitment
As a rapidly scaling fin-tech and payments platform based in the heart of the City of London, we offer an exceptional opportunity for our Finance Director to not only lead financial strategy but also to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading business. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have the resources and support needed to advance your career towards a CFO position. With competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, and the chance to work closely with the CEO and Board, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
