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!