The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities, ensuring strategic and operational goals are met within the financial services industry. This temporary role is based in London, offering a challenging opportunity to make a significant impact within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established large organisation operating within the financial services sector. It is known for its commitment to excellence and providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

Description

Produce high‑quality monthly operating expenditure reports and cost review summaries, ensuring completion within established reporting timelines.
Deliver accurate management information for inclusion in quarterly performance updates and senior leadership reporting.
Provide commercial analysis and insights to support decision‑making for senior finance leaders and the executive team.
Review and refine existing team processes and reporting outputs, ensuring alignment with updated chart‑of‑accounts structures and improved utilisation of available reporting tools.
Lead the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting, ensuring clear and timely communication of expectations to all stakeholders.
Manage, mentor, and support the FP&A Executive, ensuring they remain engaged, capable, and developing effectively in their role.
Produce ad‑hoc analysis, commentary, or reporting as required by senior finance and executive stakeholders.
Ensure that external data submissions and formal information requests are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
Build strong collaborative relationships across the Finance function to support seamless and coordinated reporting processes.
Continually enhance management information, reporting tools, and analytical approaches to improve the quality of insight and support organisational decision‑making.Profile

Brings strong management accounting expertise with a solid grounding in core accounting principles.
Communicates confidently and effectively, engaging well with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Possesses a firm understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and demonstrates strong capabilities in Excel.
Highly reliable, discreet, and professional when working with sensitive or confidential information.
Experience working in a finance‑focused environment is advantageous.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage a diverse workload in a fast‑paced role.
Shows a proactive, self‑driven approach with enthusiasm for learning, development, and taking ownership of tasks.Job Offer

Competitive daily rate of GBP 720 to GBP 800.
Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the financial services industry.
Temporary position based in London, providing flexibility and a dynamic work environment.
Chance to lead and make a meaningful impact in the accounting and finance department.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role in financial planning and analysis. Apply now to take the next step in your career