Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Our client, a global business services company based in the Thames Valley, is looking to engage a highly commercial and analytical Head of FP&A to lead and direct the FP&A function in the UK business and provide crucial insight into business decisions.

This is a critical and highly influential role within their senior management team covering the provision of analytical support and challenge to all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all annual and strategic financial planning activities
• Lead the delivery of robust financial analysis to challenge business performance and drive profitability
• Build a true business partnering relationship with all areas of the business
• Continually evolve the reporting of business performance to reflect changes in the business environment
• Drive FP&A team performance, ensuring activities are prioritised with a focus on critical issues
• Lead and develop the FP&A team - 3 direct reports and 6 indirect reports
• Provide crucial support to the MD, FD and business as required

Candidate Profile:

Educated to degree level and should be a qualified accountant or potentially hold a MBA with a strategic and business planning background

• Previous experience in a highly commercial/FP&A role
• Experience working in a multinational company is desirable
• Excellent communicator and able to business partner
• Highly independent and agile - able to "hit the ground running"
• Have the gravitas, management abilities, immediate impact at board level and overall experience to influence across all business

This is a first class opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation in its field, combined with well-defined career/development opportunities.

Circa £120,000 plus package incl. bonus, pension & healthcare