Harper May

Head of FP&A

Harper May is working with a fast-growing cosmetics brand known for its innovation, strong market presence, and customer-focused approach.

As the business continues its domestic and international expansion, they are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across the organisation.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of FP&A will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, delivering strategic insight to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth.

This is a pivotal role with visibility across the business, ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and experience in a product-led, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Lead the FP&A function, driving the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles


  • Deliver monthly performance reporting, KPI dashboards, and financial analysis to the leadership team


  • Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions across sales, marketing, and operations


  • Analyse margins, pricing, and product performance to support profitability initiatives


  • Evaluate new product launches, market entry strategies, and business cases


  • Enhance financial modelling capabilities and scenario planning across the organisation


  • Continuously improve planning tools, systems, and processes


  • Manage and develop a growing FP&A team


Candidate Profile:



  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience


  • Background in FP&A roles within FMCG, retail, or cosmetics strongly preferred


  • Exceptional analytical skills and advanced Excel/modelling capabilities


  • Strong communication and business partnering skills, with experience working across departments


  • Confident leading planning processes in a dynamic and high-growth environment


  • Familiarity with planning/reporting systems such as Power BI, Anaplan, or SAP





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