Harper May

Head of FP&A

Our client is a fast-growing organisation in the financial services sector, offering a diverse range of products and services across regulated markets.

As the company enters a new phase of strategic growth, they are seeking a commercially focused and technically strong Head of FP&A to lead financial planning and support data-driven decision-making across the business.

Role Overview:
This is a high-impact role responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and performance analysis.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the wider executive team, the Head of FP&A will provide strategic insight and challenge, ensuring financial plans align with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Lead the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process across the business


  • Produce insightful financial analysis, including P&L, cash flow, scenario modelling and variance commentary


  • Partner with senior stakeholders across commercial, operations, and risk to support performance delivery


  • Improve financial visibility through dashboards, KPI tracking and reporting enhancements


  • Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, embedding best practices and continuous improvement


  • Drive enhancements to financial models, planning tools and processes to support scaling operations


  • Contribute to investor reporting, board packs and regulatory submissions


  • Support capital planning, investment appraisals and business case development


Candidate Profile:



  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong post-qualified FP&A experience


  • Proven success in a senior FP&A or finance business partnering role, ideally within financial services


  • Strong analytical and modelling skills with a commercial mindset


  • Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and challenge assumptions constructively


  • Experience with planning tools (e.g.

    Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) and advanced Excel essential


  • Able to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment



  • Rate: £110,000 per annum
  • Location: Central London, Greater London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Accountancy
  • Recruiter: Harper May
  • Tel: 0203 900 1811
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: 39765 S11
  • Posted: 2025-12-18 13:07:09 -

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