Head of Group FP&A

About the Role

We are collaborating with our client to identify a Head of Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who will report directly to the Group CFO. This pivotal position involves providing superior financial insights, analysis, and challenge to influence strategic decision-making at the CFO, Executive, and Board levels.

The role requires leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning activities, along with ownership over robust performance reporting systems. The successful candidate will provide essential financial analysis supporting capital allocation, liquidity management, strategic initiatives, and communication with external stakeholders.

This is a prominent role demanding technical financial expertise, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills while managing a complex international group with multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial modelling and analysis for Going Concern and Viability Assessments required for the Annual Report.
• Create comprehensive financial models that aid strategic planning, capital allocation, and business case evaluations.
• Implement and maintain standardized group-wide KPIs and management reporting frameworks.
• Conduct scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and stress testing to assess potential risks and outcomes.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, transformation initiatives, and major investment proposals.
• Prepare and lead the reporting of financial data for Board and Executive Committee meetings.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, liquidity status, leverage ratios, covenant compliance, and funding activities.
• Provide analytical support during engagements with regulators and other external stakeholders concerning liquidity and financial sustainability.
• Advise on strategies for capital allocation, financing, and enhancing value creation.
• Ensure FP&A and reporting procedures adhere to strong governance and control standards.
• Maintain compliance with financing agreements and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with teams in Financial Control, Treasury, Tax, and Legal departments.
• Support audits, lender due diligence processes, and interactions with rating agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Foster effective partnerships across Group Finance and business unit leadership to drive financial strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Holds a recognized professional accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Extensive FP&A experience with proven success in Board-level financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Demonstrated capability to manage comprehensive budgeting and strategic planning cycles.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and financial control frameworks.

Working Arrangement

This role operates predominantly onsite in London, requiring presence approximately four days per week to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.