Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A ACA/ACCA/CIMA
South London
6-month FTC - Permanent

A leading and growing London company is seeking a qualified, Head of FP&A, for their offices in South London. The ideal candidate will come from either a private equity background or a large corporate, you will be hands on with demonstrable system accounting skills, and experience of business partnering across all areas of the business. The Head of FP&A will be strategic and have the ability to contribute to the longer-term vision of the finance team.

Responsibilities

* Budgeting and forecasting

* Budget process transformation

* Lead 3-year corporate plan

* Provision of accurate management information

* Analysis of business activities and cost drivers to SLT

* Provide recommendations to improve company financial performance

* Planning models to aid improved efficiency and accuracy of planning processes

* Review/evaluate FP&A processes and workflows

* Develop systems to improve efficiency of processes and information flows

* Develop a strong understanding of the financial profile and modelling of the business

* Maximise profitability

* Production, analysis and evaluation of business cases to support projects and initiatives including supporting directors and management team in costing of annual pay negotiations

Experience

* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

* Experience within a senior management role within FP&A

* Extensive analysis skills

* Proven record of redesigning and developing financial processes and implementing change

* People management and development

* Experience within the transportation industry would be desirable

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to detail complex financial issues with both finance and non-finance

* Excellent quantitative, analytical and financial modelling skills

* Strong system accounting skills, Oracle and TM1 preferred

* Influencing and leadership skills