Head of FP&A

My client, a listed financial services organisation, are looking to hire a Head of FP&A to join their head offices in South Manchester.

This is an extremely high profile position, leading a significant sized team and working closely with the CFO and wider board, so experience in a similar level role is highly desirable.

This pivotal role is perfect for an experienced finance professional who combines strategic vision with technical expertise, and who thrives in a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence executive decision-making.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive robust financial planning and forecasting processes, and provide actionable analysis that supports sustainable growth.

With a flexible hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent work-life balance.

What you'll do:

• Partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Committee, and senior leaders to support strategic decision making through insightful financial analysis.
• Present complex financial information to executive leadership and the Board in a manner that is both clear and impactful, ensuring understanding at all levels.
• Take ownership of producing and documenting the organisation's three-year plan, annual budgets, and long-term forecasts to underpin business objectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of evolving forecasts and detailed analysis to support business planning as well as regulatory submissions.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models that enable rolling forecasts and scenario planning across multiple business units.
• Direct the analysis of both financial and non-financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform business strategy.
• Produce monthly outturns and quarterly forecasts while delivering high-quality reporting and valuable insight to key stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Lead the financial modelling required for regulatory purposes including wind down planning, liquidity policies, capital allocation frameworks, and investor relations support.
• Oversee the production of monthly non-financial KPIs for internal and external reporting purposes, streamlining processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of talented financial analysts while championing process improvements and supporting finance transformation initiatives.

What you bring:

• Hold a recognised professional qualification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CFA which underpins your technical expertise in finance.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in financial planning and analysis roles with significant time spent in positions of leadership responsibility.
• Bring proven experience from within Financial Services or other highly regulated environments where compliance is paramount.
• Showcase success influencing senior stakeholders while delivering effective financial strategies within large corporate settings.
• Possess strong commercial acumen paired with a strategic mindset that enables you to see both detail and big picture implications.
• Exhibit advanced skills in financial modelling as well as budgeting and forecasting techniques essential for robust business planning.
• Display proficiency with leading financial systems such as NetSuite or Workday alongside advanced Excel capabilities for data manipulation.
• Have a track record of leading teams-developing talent through mentoring while fostering collaboration across departments.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills enabling you to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

To apply for this unique opportunity, please get in touch today!

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