Head of FP&A

I am exclusively partnering with a fast-growing UK business experiencing record revenue growth and major contract wins, to recruit a Head of FP&A into a key leadership role. This opportunity has arisen due to internal progression, with the current FP&A lead moving into a Finance Director position — a clear reflection of the company’s strong track record of developing and promoting talent.

The Role

This is a high-impact, commercially focused role, leading the FP&A function and partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance, insight and strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of planning, forecasting and performance analysis across the business, combining strategic influence with hands-on delivery.

Why Join?

• Proven progression — this role exists due to internal promotion to Finance Director
• Join a high-growth, agile and evolving business with strong commercial momentum
• Opportunity to shape and develop the FP&A function, driving real impact across the organisation
• Strong staff tenure and collaborative culture — a business where people build long-term careers
• A role that offers true influence, combining strategic input with hands-on delivery

Key responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, delivering clear variance analysis and actionable insight
• Own and develop robust forecasting models, providing forward-looking visibility of business performance
• Deliver high-quality financial and operational reporting to support decision-making across the organisation
• Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions, influence strategy and drive improved performance
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems and reporting capability

Technical Responsibilities

• Own all local and Group reporting, including delivery of forecast cycles and associated submissions
• Deliver detailed return on assets (ROA) analysis, alongside performance insight across key business drivers
• Oversee headcount, FTE and payroll analysis, ensuring robust challenge and alignment to budget and forecast
• Ensure balance sheet integrity, including oversight of reconciliations and resolution of key issues
• Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring statutory compliance

Experience & Skills

• 7+ years’ progressive finance experience, ideally within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing and challenging high-performing teams
• Strong FP&A background with advanced financial modelling capability (not just reporting)
• Demonstrable experience leading change and improving finance processes, systems and reporting frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience of building and evolving complex models
• Strong experience with Power BI (or equivalent), with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Package & Benefits

• Base salary circa £95,000 + £7,800 car allowance or company car
• Management bonus
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase 3 additional days)
• Hybrid working (office Tues–Thurs, home Mon & Fri)
• Private healthcare & health cash plan (dental, optical, diagnostics)
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing app (with activity rewards)
• Free breakdown cover (service-related)
• Retail, leisure and vehicle servicing discounts
• Ongoing support for further education and career development

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