Job ID: 26129Location: Central London, London WC2N 5DU, UKPosted: 2026-11-12The RoleReporting to the Head of FP&A, this is a high-visibility, hands-on commercial role focused on delivering the Board’s strategic objectives and driving enterprise value. Operating within a deal focused FP&A function, you will partner closely with the Executive Team, shareholders, and external transaction advisors to support M&A, debt/equity raising, and future exit planning.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will own and maintain the integrated 5-year business plan model (P&L, BS, Cashflow), incorporating M&A, debt financing, and scenario modelling alongside annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Operating with a constant focus on transaction readiness, you will also populate and manage a “deal-ready” data room to ensure smooth financial, legal, and commercial due diligence at any point.Alongside transaction support, you will deliver weekly and monthly performance insights, KPIs, and unit economics to the Executive Committee, Board, and PE/debt providers. You will also act as a key commercial business partner to department heads, helping them manage cost bases, optimise pricing, and own the end-to-end company-wide workforce planning model.The CandidateYou will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and proven three-statement financial modelling expertise. You must bring demonstrable FP&A and commercial business partnering experience within a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment (PE-backed or listed), including direct exposure to M&A, debt financing, or due diligence.You will possess advanced Excel skills alongside a strong proficiency in leveraging AI tools (such as Claude) to streamline finance workflows and data analysis. A confident and resilient communicator, you will be comfortable influencing C-suite stakeholders and investors under pressure. Prior experience within FinTech, payments, or an FCA-regulated environment is highly advantageous.ApplyTo apply for this Senior Business Finance Manager role, please use the apply button.Please note that, due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to candidates whose experience matches our client’s requirements. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in private equity, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.
Senior Business Finance Manager employer: Walker Hamill
As a leading technology platform based in London, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a dynamic culture that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience and the opportunity to implement transformative finance processes. With a focus on leveraging AI and automation, this role not only promises competitive remuneration but also the chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation.
