Head of Financial Planning

2 days ago

Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Full time

Our client

Our client is a market-leading and fast growing business, renowned for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. With a strong growth trajectory and an ambitious leadership team, the business is seeking a high-calibre Head of FP&A to strengthen its strategic finance capability and drive informed decision-making across the group.

The role

Reporting to the CFO, the Head of FP&A will lead all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and performance insight. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy through robust financial modelling, forecasting, and commercial partnering.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Build, own, and enhance integrated 3-statement financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow) to support scenario planning and business performance analysis.
  • Develop cashflow forecasting models and provide proactive insight into working capital management and liquidity.
  • Partner closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide actionable analysis and challenge decision-making.
  • Deliver insightful monthly performance reporting, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations to the Executive team and Board.
  • Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, tools, and data integrity.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of finance professionals.

About you:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven experience in FP&A, finance business partnering and/or commercial finance.
  • Proven expertise in 3-statement financial modelling – including building, maintaining, and interpreting integrated models.
  • Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
  • Commercially astute, with a strong grasp of financial drivers in a multi-site or service-led business.
  • Excellent communicator, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Hands-on, analytical, and strategic – comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth environment.

What's on offer:

  • A senior leadership opportunity within a high-growth, market-leading group.
  • The chance to shape financial strategy and make a tangible impact on business performance.
  • Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

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