Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Role

A rapidly expanding, private equity-backed technology-driven firm based in Central London is seeking a Group Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This senior role entails professionalizing and scaling the FP&A function to suit a PE-backed entity approaching an exit. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving value creation across the organization.

The company is entering a vital stage focused on developing a high-performing, scalable finance team to support its ambitious growth targets. Key goals include improving performance transparency, enhancing decision-making, and establishing a proactive finance capability in line with investor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a best-in-class FP&A team reporting directly to the Group CFO.
• Transform FP&A from reactive historical reporting to forward-thinking predictive insights.
• Implement consistent monthly forecasting processes and performance reviews.
• Create detailed, bottom-up financial models and support long-term strategic planning.
• Ensure the business remains prepared for transactions at all times.
• Play a crucial role in M&A activities, debt financing, and exit preparations.
• Provide high-quality financial insights to investors, lenders, and board members.
• Manage relationships with debt providers and assist in refinancing when needed.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives emphasizing data integration, automation, and AI deployment.

Candidate Profile

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar).
• Demonstrable FP&A leadership experience within private equity-backed companies.
• Proven success in building or transforming FP&A functions.
• Strong commercial understanding with the ability to convert data into strategic guidance.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and preferably exit readiness processes.
• Familiarity with financial planning and visualization tool implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior and board-level stakeholders.

Additional Information

Applicants should note that due to high volumes of applications, responses may take up to 10 working days; if not contacted within this time frame, please consider your application unsuccessful for now. The employer complies fully with data protection laws and applicants may request their data to be removed at any time.