Head of FP&A (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) in London

Head of FP&A (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Trinny London

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the budget process and provide strategic financial insights across the business.
  • Company: Join a dynamic, founder-led e-commerce brand with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Embrace a culture of support and innovation while working with passionate teams.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving financial strategy in an ambitious company.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in FP&A and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

We live by three core values: we bring fearless passion, we act with smart intent and we all wear yellow. We always go the extra mile, working together to push boundaries and celebrate our wins and learnings as a team. We listen to every idea, big or small, and make considered decisions. We support each other to achieve our goals and thrive on collaboration.

Requirements:

  • Qualified accountant with demonstrable PQE.
  • Experience of working in a fast growing e-commerce/retail business.
  • Enjoys building and nurturing relationships across the whole organisation.
  • Experience of complex business models, financial reporting, budgeting processes and using/implementing FP&A related systems and dashboards.
  • Experience of working closely with business intelligence and large data sets, performing in-depth analysis to draw conclusions and deliver commercial insight.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with high proficiency in Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain and report complex matters in a clear and concise way.
  • High levels of self-motivation with a strong focus on delivery and continual improvement.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

We love to hear from anybody interested in Trinny London! Although it’s useful to have the skills listed above, we’re always eager to hear from ambitious people looking for their next challenge.

What the job involves:

Are you ready to rethink your routine? We’re looking for a Head of FP&A to join our Finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract, covering a maternity leave.

Reporting into our Director of Finance, our Head of FP&A will own the end-to-end budget process, working across the business and being a trusted advisor to ensure forecasting accuracy. This is a great opportunity for a developing Senior FP&A Manager or new Head Of FP&A, to grow and learn from a scaling and ambitious founder-led business.

Your daily to-dos might look like this:

  • Own the end-to-end budget and three year plan process including 3 statement financial models, board pack preparation and storytelling.
  • Monitor risks and opportunities during the year to enable updates to our 13 month rolling forecasts. Work with the wider business to inform forecasting based on market conditions, product releases, retail expansion plans, and marketing activity.
  • Ensure period-end reporting processes are robust, delivering management information that is accurate, timely, and insightful.
  • Oversee and elevate the reporting of KPIs and financial information to aid strategic alignment and considered decision-making across the organisation.
  • Act as a trusted business partner across the organisation, collaborating with stakeholders to unlock new commercial discoveries.
  • Appraising new investment or commercial ventures with an eye for both financial and non-financial opportunities.
  • Partnering with procurement and planning functions to optimise stockholding and cashflow.
  • Work cross-functionally to analyse company performance, performing "deep dives" into critical business areas to ascertain the commercial or operational root causes of performance and drive greater understanding and growth.
  • Identify opportunities to continuously improve the efficiency and agility of the financial planning and reporting process.
  • Manage and mentor our Commercial Finance Analysts, supporting their development and fostering a growth mindset.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders - agility and adaptability are key to this role.

Head of FP&A (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) in London employer: Trinny London

At Trinny London, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and collaborative work culture where every team member is encouraged to bring their fearless passion and innovative ideas to the table. As a Head of FP&A, you will not only have the opportunity to lead critical financial processes but also to grow within a dynamic, founder-led e-commerce business that values personal development and teamwork. With a focus on continuous improvement and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a fast-paced and exciting industry.

Trinny London

Contact Details:

Trinny London Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of FP&A (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract) in London

Qualified Accountant
PQE
Financial Reporting
Budgeting Processes
FP&A Systems
Data Analysis
Excel Proficiency