Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
£120,000 - £150,000 + bonus, benefits & Hybrid working
London

Are you an experienced Head of FP&A with a technically strong finance background? We’re exclusively partnered with a sustainable and fast-growing software business, trusted by some of the world’s most progressive brands as they look to hire on an initial 15-18 month Fixed Term Contract, starting in September.

About the Company:

• £100m+ turnover with a 10% rise YOY
• Over 150% headcount growth over the last 5 years
• Listed Technology business with a fantastic culture

The Role:
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis owns the Group’s budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning and financial data analysis, providing commercial support to the Financial Reporting team and other business units, and supports the CFO in investor relations.

This role involves the communication of financial plans, management information and analysis to the business, Company Leadership and Executive Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an effective FP&A function including designing, monitoring and improving processes and governance, managing three direct reports
• Lead the Group's annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting processes
• Input into the production of the operating plan, contributing to defining strategic targets and developing scenario modelling
• Oversee monthly internal financial reporting produced by FP&A team, ensuring robust analysis and commentary on Group performance is produced and communicated
• Oversee quarterly customer profitability analysis produced by FP&A team, ensuring sufficient investigation and analysis on margin trends are provided
• Provide oversight/direction of revenue accounting, analysis and forecasting processes, conducted by Finance Revenue Lead
• Foster strong, constructive relationships between FP&A function and wider Finance and non-finance colleagues across multiple geographies, providing commercial support as needed
• Oversee the operation and administration of the planning tool and its use throughout the business for regular forecasting cycles
• Responsibility for ensuring data structures remain fit for purpose, working with Information Systems, Financial Reporting and other business units, to enhance the quality of data and data structures, and contribute to the potential implementation of standard BI tooling across the business
• Support the CFO in the preparation of investor relations materials, and producing information for results announcements and trading updates
• Deal committee secretary - ensure clear documentation of decisions made and tracking of action point follow up.
• Own the validation of deal profitability calculations and comparison of actual profitability with original deal evaluation.

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with substantial experience in a senior leadership FP&A capacity
• Significant experience in developing financial models, budgets and forecasts, including advanced Excel
• Experience in a public company / multi-national business post practice is strongly preferred
• Financial Services, Consultancy or Software experience desirable
• Comfortability working in in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Previous exposure to working within and leading a high-performing team

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary: £120,000 - £150,000
• Profit share bonus (10%)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (2 days in London, 3 remote)

How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.

About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.

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