"We need a Head of FP&A who is happy to be hands on with the nuts and bolts, however they also see the strategic partnership between FP&A and the wider business"

The above was quoted today by a highly successful Finance Director who works for a fast growing, international organisation who are looking to hire a Head of FP&A on a permanent basis. The Head of FP&A will receive a salary of up to £140,000 per annum plus a fantastic benefits package which includes healthcare, pension, bonus, allowances plus much more. The role will offer hybrid and flexible working; however candidates must be willing to commute to the organisations head office in London when the role requires them to do so.

The duties of the Head of FP&A include but are not limited to:

- Being a key player in the creation of long terms strategies across the business.

- Leading and developing a team of 8 individuals installing a high performance and success culture.

- Driving and implementing change across the business to ensure all business units are aligned to company strategies. This will also involve supporting an SAP implementation plus a number of other projects.

- Leading the creation and delivery of budgeting and forecasting cycles.

- Presenting and driving monthly for the whole business.

- Creating and delivering insightful analysis and MI reports for board.

- Improving the level of financial support across the business.

- Pushing the FP&A team into a more strategic partnership with the wider business.

- Challenging key stakeholders and board members when required.

- Interact with all board members across the business including both US and UK based leadership teams.

- Ad-hoc duties when required.

The ideal candidate will:

- Have proven experience within a similar role.

- Be a qualified accountant with over 8 years PQE.

- Have experience of being hands on but also driving and implementing strategic plans.

- Have experience and demonstrate the level of gravitas to challenge key stakeholders.

- Be collaborative and engaging, with the ability to deliver financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

- Be goal focused over task focused.

- Be a self-starter.

- Be a strong leader with experience of improving team performance and mentoring/developing team members.

- Be motivated by change!

The organisation

The business are a fast growth, international operation who are regarded as one of the market leaders in their industry. They have a reputation for hiring high level candidates who have a high performance and success driven mindset but are not looking to be part of a large corporate PLC. Instead the culture is focused around value add, team centric which in turn creates a progressive and successful set up. This position has become available as a result of recent progression of the previous incumbent into a senior leadership and board level role.

Salary and Benefits.

The Head of FP&A will receive a salary of up to £140,000 per annum plus a very strong benefits package. This includes bonus, pension, healthcare, dental care, gym memberships, childcare schemes, 25 days holiday plus bank, benefits scheme allowance, discounts plus much more. The role will also be offered on a hybrid and flexible working arrangement with travel into the London HQ when the role requires.

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