Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK in Nottingham

Overview

At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations in the UK, and we\’re looking for a Head of FP&A to join our dynamic team. Our company is not your typical insurance organization; we\’re a tech-driven, innovative company that values performance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challenging workload and a great working atmosphere, we\’re on a mission to build a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes with significant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, making it an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish Financial Operations in the UK: set up and structure the finance activities in the UK, aligning them with what is being done at the Head Office in France.
• Enhancement: design, streamline, and enhance financial processes while ensuring a seamless integration of the UK\’s FP&A function with the Head Office; work closely with the teams in France and align with the UK\’s development strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Design Operating Model: collaborate with the Head Office to design the organisation\’s operating model for the UK branch; production of budget and forecast for the UK perimeter, in collaboration with the headquarter.
• Production of Reports: produce financial reports that support the Head Office while maintaining and improving the reporting processes; include a deep understanding of reporting issues with local authorities.
• Monitoring the UK Financial Performance: assist in giving visibility about our UK financial performance from a financial planning and analysis point of view.
• Direct Reporting: report directly to the CFO UK and collaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross-functional structure.

Qualifications

• Financial / Chartered Accountancy Degree; significant experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role is ideal.
• Financial expertise: strong financial planning and analysis expertise is necessary; familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus but can be developed on the job.
• Attitude and Soft Skills: able to work cross-functionally, with strong reporting acumen, and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations; attention to detail and meticulous financial practices are essential.
• Rigorous and Constructive: high degree of rigor and ability to design a target operating model for running financial operations; experience working in a multicultural environment with the Head Office.
• Personal attributes: positive energy, agility, team spirit, and willingness to contribute to Wakam\’s hyper-growth; mindset aligned with a culture of free to impact.

Additional context

Wakam emphasizes a flat hierarchical system with a highly collaborative operating model and a fully remote working option. There are cultural initiatives such as a monthly \”Free.day\” and opportunities for skill sponsorship; several examples highlight the company\’s openness to innovation and autonomy. The role involves interaction with the UK team, the Head Office in France, and regulatory considerations in the UK.