Head of FP&A

Eton Bridge Partners is working exclusively with a global, FTSE 250-listed, innovation‑led manufacturing business to appoint a Head of Group FP&A. This is a senior, high‑profile finance role, sitting at the centre of enterprise planning, performance management and reporting, with regular exposure to the Executive Team and Board.

The role will be central to shaping the Group’s financial direction, delivering a clear, forward‑looking view of performance and establishing a consistent, trusted approach to planning and reporting across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Group budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Act as a strategic finance partner to the CFO and Executive Team, providing insight on financial sustainability, capital allocation and enterprise performance
• Lead the consolidation and production of Group forecasts and monthly MI, including clear narrative for Executive Committee and Board reporting
• Develop and maintain enterprise financial models and scenario planning frameworks, supporting strategic initiatives such as growth investment and M&A
• Own the enterprise KPI framework, ensuring consistent definitions and high‑quality performance insight across regions and functions
• Support Investor Relations activity, including results presentations, annual reporting and capital markets materials
• Own and manage the Group FP&A reporting calendar, ensuring timely, accurate and high‑quality delivery across all planning and reporting cycles
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems and reporting rhythm, contributing to the wider finance transformation agenda
• Lead, develop and mentor FP&A analytical capability, fostering a culture of financial discipline, transparency and data‑driven decision‑making

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong technical and commercial credibility
• Proven experience leading FP&A in a complex, international organisation, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics, with advanced financial modelling and scenario planning capability
• Demonstrable experience producing board‑level reporting and supporting senior stakeholders with clear, actionable financial insight
• Comfortable operating as a strategic partner to CFO and executive leadership, with the credibility to influence decision‑making
• Experience with enterprise planning and reporting tools (Anaplan preferred; Power BI and ERP experience advantageous)
• Clear leadership style with the ability to build high‑quality analytical capability and work effectively across geographies and functions

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