Head of Group FP&A

About the role

This senior position leads the development and execution of group‑wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic analysis for a complex international organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Group FP&A will build a best‑in‑class function that supports growth, transformation and board‑level reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead a high‑performing global FP&A team.
• Own annual budgeting, long‑range planning and strategic forecasting processes.
• Deliver rolling forecasts, KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Partner with senior leadership to support commercial and operational decision‑making.
• Develop scenario models, risk assessments and financial stress‑testing capabilities.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling for acquisitions, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Produce board, investor, lender and executive reporting packs.
• Improve planning, reporting and analytics through technology and automation.
• Standardise FP&A practices across international business units.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) and/or MBA.
• Significant FP&A leadership experience within a complex international organisation.
• Experience in private‑equity‑backed, listed or leveraged environments.
• Proven track record building and developing high‑performing finance teams.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting M&A activity, including valuation and integration planning.
• Ability to present board‑level financial insights and recommendations.
• Exposure to FP&A systems, planning tools and finance transformation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £100,000‑£120,000 per annum.
• Discretionary annual bonus ranging from 30‑50% of base salary.
• Opportunity to shape a global finance function in a fast‑growing, private‑equity‑backed business.