Head of Financial Control- Planning & Analysis

Head of Financial Control, Planning & Analysis
Location: London/Jersey
Sector: Professional Services / Financial Services
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Financial Control, Planning & Analysis (Head of FCP&A) to join a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team within a leading multi-jurisdictional organisation.

This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing financial control, reporting, planning, and analysis across the group. You'll lead a high-performing team, deliver timely and accurate financial data, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis.

If you're looking to make an impact in a people-centric, values-driven business that recognises the importance of its talent in driving success, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control:

• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (or IFRS), internal policies, and external regulations.
• Manage and refine cost allocation and recharge processes, supporting transfer pricing alongside the corporate tax team.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Produce regular cash flow forecasts, collaborating with Finance Operations and Tax teams to ensure completeness.
• Deliver actionable insights through detailed performance analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Support business units with KPI monitoring, variance analysis, and financial performance tracking.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to inform decision-making with data-driven insights.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant financial and regulatory standards.
• Provide expert advice on financial risk mitigation and internal control frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets.

Strategic Involvement:

• Support senior leadership in evaluating the financial impact of strategic initiatives and projects.
• Ensure new services or geographical expansions are appropriately accounted for and reported on.
• Promote alignment between financial and business objectives, driving process improvements and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Build a collaborative, results-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor across the wider business and finance function.

About You - Essential Requirements

• Qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA) with at least 12 years' experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Background in a professional services or trust and corporate services environment.
• Strong expertise in financial controls, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate and develop high-calibre finance professionals.
• Experience working in a complex, global, multi-entity organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills - capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Analytically and detail-oriented, with a proactive and solution-driven approach.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation where your contribution will be recognised, and your leadership will directly shape financial strategy and performance.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.