Head of Finance Planning

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially‑minded Head of Finance Planning to lead financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering across a large, complex organisation. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape financial strategy, support key decisions and drive continuous improvement in performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of annual budgets, forecasts, medium‑term plans and long‑term financial strategies.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, modelling and business insight for major investment decisions.
• Oversee management reporting and performance monitoring, ensuring timely and accurate information.
• Head the Finance Business Partnering function, delivering challenge, support and guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models, scenario‑planning tools, investment appraisals and sustainability assessments.
• Present financial analysis, business cases and recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, reporting and decision‑support processes.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted adviser on strategic and commercial matters.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high‑performing finance team, fostering accountability and continuous learning.
• Support the CFO as required, acting as deputy when appropriate.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Proven track record of leading financial planning, FP&A, management reporting or business partnering in a complex organisation.
• Strong strategic thinker with experience advising senior executives, boards or governance bodies.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, business analysis, investment appraisal and performance management.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience developing teams and leading change.
• Highly effective communicator able to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Forecasting and budgeting techniques.
• Investment appraisal and performance measurement.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management.