Head of FP&A

1 week ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Ocean Infinity Full time £80,000 - £110,000 per year

Worker Type:EmployeeApplication End Date: We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.We are not your average workplace.Ocean Infinity is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis.The Head of FP&A will modernise the FP&A function, introducing cutting-edge tools, models, and processes that transform how Ocean Infinity understands its performance. This includes redesigning the budgeting and forecasting framework, establishing a 5-year financial model, enhancing project-level P&Ls, and embedding automation and data-driven decision-making across the business.The role is central to creating a finance team that not only reports the numbers but explains them — delivering insight, foresight, and challenge to the Executive and Operations teams.What you will do:Strategy, Planning & ForecastingLead the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process, driving transparency, rigour, and accountability;Design and implement a robust 5-year financial model to underpin long-term strategic and investment planning;Introduce modern FP&A methodologies, scenario planning, and driver-based forecasting;Deliver timely, high-quality insights that link financial outcomes to operational performance.Project & Operational PerformanceRedefine how the company analyses Project P&Ls, standardising margin tracking and integrating data from operations and finance;Partner closely with business leaders to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the project portfolio;Introduce tools and dashboards to monitor project profitability and OPEX per activity in real time.Automation, Systems & DataEvaluate and implement FP&A systems, automation, and AI-driven analytics to reduce manual reporting and improve decision speed;Collaborate with Finance Systems and IT teams to ensure seamless integration with NetSuite and reporting platforms;Champion data integrity and consistency, ensuring "one version of the truth" across the organisation.Leadership & Team DevelopmentBuild, lead, and inspire a high-performing FP&A team recognised for delivering clarity and insight;Establish clear performance standards and ensure the team acts as true business partners to operations;Develop team capability in analytics, financial modelling, and storytelling.Business Partnering & InfluenceDeliver insightful monthly performance reviews and board packs with actionable commentary;Provide challenge and guidance to operational and executive leaders to improve performance and accountability;Translate complex analysis into compelling narratives that drive decision-making and impact.Who you are:Proven FP&A leader in complex, multi-entity, project-based environments (marine/engineering/tech/industrial a plus);ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified with 5–10+ years in finance/FP&A; strong grasp of US GAAP/IFRS and group consolidations, intercompany and transfer pricing;Deep understanding of project accounting, cost drivers, utilisation/uptime levers, and margin analysis — comfortable challenging assumptions;Passion for modernising FP&A: building driver-based budgets/rolling forecasts, implementing systems, and driving automation/AI to cut manual work;Advanced modelling (Excel) and hands-on with planning & BI tools (e.g., Anaplan/Adaptive, Power BI/Tableau) integrated to NetSuite or similar ERP;Commercially minded storyteller: turns data into decision-grade insight; excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management up to Board level;Execution discipline meets strategic vision: you design the model, wire the data, and ship the dashboard — then make sure it's used;Track record of process improvement and control implementation; obsessive about accuracy and a single source of truth;Confident operating across international jurisdictions and fast-paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, curious, and proactive;Passionate about building a modern, scalable finance function that partners with operations and changes plans, not just slides.Salary for this position: Up to £110,000 per annumSalary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.What you can expect:At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone's differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren't perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.About UsSimply put, our mission is to use innovative technology, to transform operations at sea, to enable people and the planet to thrive.

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