Head of FP&A

Our client is going through a department wide restructure and due to anticipated growth is looking to recruit a Head of Finance – FP&A in a newly created role.

 

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, the robustness of internal controls, and the effectiveness of budgeting and cash flow management across the business.

 

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, overseeing core finance operations while providing critical insight to support strategic decision-making at a senior level. You’ll work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and technology teams to drive financial discipline and performance during a high-growth phase.

 

You will be instrumental in building out scalable financial processes and platforms required to support rapid growth, external investment, and international expansion.

 

Key tasks

As a key leader within the business, you will:

• Lead all core finance operations, including financial reporting, management accounts, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit processes to ensure rigorous compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the business, ensuring effective cash flow management and cost control.
• Drive continual improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting, enhancing efficiency and scalability in a fast-evolving business environment.
• Lead business partners in providing timely, insightful financial analysis that supports decision-making and operational delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, robust processes, and strong attention to detail in the delivery of financial results.
• Champion internal controls and risk management, improving governance frameworks in support of business resilience and financial integrity.
• Building robust excel models to assisting the SLT with new expansion priorities, adhoc projects and business opportunities.

• Proven ability to manage month-end, forecasting, reporting and financial control processes to the highest standard.
• Experience implementing or improving financial systems and reporting tools; Power BI and advanced Excel skills advantageous.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions, and partner operationally across the broader business.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage finance teams, fostering high performance in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communicator, team player, and stakeholder manager with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.
• Knowledge industry-specific regulations is highly desirable.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong relationship builder and team player.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and purpose-driven environment
• Detail orientated
• Be able to assess high level technical details
• Excellent communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills

Location: Luton
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
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