Are you a highly skilled and resilient finance professional with a knack for leadership and strategic thinking? We’re looking for a Head of Group Financial Planning and Analysis to join our International Finance Department. This is a key role where you will be responsible for leading and managing the financial planning and analysis function for the International Group.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience in a similar role within a large, complex international group. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record who is resilient, works well under pressure, and possesses strong analytical skills with a great attention to detail. You should also be capable of providing a healthy challenge to what is being presented.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A degree and a full accounting qualification, with ACA first-time passes preferred.
• Experience working in a PE-backed company.
• Consolidated balance sheet and cash flow forecasting modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and group reporting tools, preferably BPC.

As the Head of Group FP&A, you’ll coordinate the International Group’s budgeting and forecasting processes. This includes working with businesses and legal, tax, and treasury teams to ensure best practices are applied. You will also provide management with insights into business trends and potential risks , as well as an in-depth analysis of areas of specific focus, such as overhead costs. Additionally, you’ll track group-wide cost reduction programs to ensure they deliver the expected savings.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Leading and developing a small team in a supportive environment.
• Reviewing and challenging all budgets and forecasts that are submitted.
• Providing management oversight and supporting a culture where accurate forecasting is essential.
• Taking a leading role in ensuring the Group’s compliance with its financial controls framework.
• Providing support for bonus and management incentive schemes.