The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a business partner to the entire organization providing scenario planning and strategic recommendations to business units based on insights and financial findings. They are responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as assisting leadership teams with financial reports that provide a basis for decision-making Application Deadline July 31, 2025 Department Finance Employment Type Full Time Location UK Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Mathias Hoyer This role's hiring manager : Justin Vieira
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a business partner to the leadership teams across all departments to align financial strategies with business goals and operational priorities.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting with actionable insights and context regarding financial variances.
- Prepare financial reporting for the board of directors and the private equity owners and liaise with other departments to ensure timely and accurate information.
- Drive the annual operational planning and budgeting process for the company.
- Provide forecasts and develop scenario analysis to help predict the company's future financial outcomes based on strategic decisions from the senior leadership team.
- Gather, compile, and analyze financial and operating data from various departments to provide reports that offer data-driven responses to managerial inquiries.
- Develop a centre of excellence in cost analysis and management, working with department heads to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field5-8 years of experience in a financial planning and analysis role with significant responsibility for end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a global or high-growth environment.CFA, CIMA or other relevant financial qualifications would be a benefitExperience in private equity companies or from private equity-backed companies is a plusBenefits
Competitive fixed and variable reward packageHybrid workInternational travel