Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded organisation to recruit a Head of FP&A.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified finance leader to join a complex and evolving organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. Leading a commercial finance team and reporting directly to the Board, you will play a key strategic role in shaping financial planning, forecasting, business partnering, and performance management capabilities.

Duties Include:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial projections.
• Establishing organisation-wide planning methodologies, financial modelling standards, and performance management frameworks.
• Providing strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting.
• Leading the financial evaluation of major investments, growth initiatives, partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models including scenario planning, investment appraisals, and sustainability assessments.
• Supporting the continued development of forecasting, planning, and reporting capabilities across the organisation.
• Providing expert financial challenge, support, and guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Preparing and presenting reports, business cases, financial models, and strategic analyses for executive and governance forums.
• Translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Finance Business Partnering team.
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders across multiple business functions.
• Supporting strategic resource allocation and organisational decision-making.
• Leading forecasting and financial sustainability assessments.
• Driving continuous improvement across financial planning and business partnering activities.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience leading financial planning, forecasting, FP&A, or business partnering functions within a complex organisation.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong experience producing management reporting and financial insight for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable experience supporting strategic decision-making at Executive, Board, or Committee level.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Experience driving process improvements and enhancing financial planning capabilities.

The Business:

Our client is a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for delivering excellence within its sector. With an ambitious vision for the future, they are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who can provide robust financial insight to support growth, performance, and long-term success.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary of £70,000pa - £80,000 per annum
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working

I'm keen to speak with experienced FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Finance Business Partnering leaders who are looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior decision-making, and lead a high-performing finance function within a complex organisation.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please submit your updated CV.