UK Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job Title: UK Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: West London

Salary Guide: £150,000-£175,000 + Bonus + Benefits

REF: DC53943

Overview

Our client is major multi‑billion revenue conglomerate with operations in multiple countries, including an extensive network across the UK.

Description

We are currently seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the finance leadership team of the UK consumer business, reporting to the Finance Director at its London headquarters in West London. Managing a highly capable team across multiple locations, you will be tasked with ensuring the timely, accurate production of monthly group management accounts, alongside quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. Beyond reporting, the Head of FP&A will function as a trusted partner to the wider business, helping stakeholders understand performance, plan effectively, and make informed commercial decisions. You will be actively involved in the production of board reporting packs, including consolidation reporting to the parent company. From a planning and performance perspective, you will play a key role in the annual budgeting cycle and quarterly forecasting process and business partner head office functions, supporting them with monthly reporting, forward‑looking forecasts, and budget preparation, in turn helping to embed financial discipline and commercial insight across the organisation.

Skills

This ideal candidate will be a graduate‑qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. You will have strong FP&A experience and ideally have previously worked in a consumer focused business in a commercial finance or FP&A capacity. You will bring excellent financial acumen, sound commercial judgement, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality outputs to tight timescales. Strong Excel capabilities are essential, alongside clear communication skills, a flexible mindset, and a service‑oriented approach. This is a broad, hands‑on role with real influence across group reporting, forecasting, and decision support, working closely with the Finance Director and Director of Corporate Finance.

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Job Title: UK Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: West London

Salary Guide: £150,000-£175,000 + Bonus + Benefits

REF: DC53943

Overview

Our client is major multi‑billion revenue conglomerate with operations in multiple countries, including an extensive network across the UK.

Description

We are currently seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the finance leadership team of the UK consumer business, reporting to the Finance Director at its London headquarters in West London. Managing a highly capable team across multiple locations, you will be tasked with ensuring the timely, accurate production of monthly group management accounts, alongside quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. Beyond reporting, the Head of FP&A will function as a trusted partner to the wider business, helping stakeholders understand performance, plan effectively, and make informed commercial decisions. You will be actively involved in the production of board reporting packs, including consolidation reporting to the parent company. From a planning and performance perspective, you will play a key role in the annual budgeting cycle and quarterly forecasting process and business partner head office functions, supporting them with monthly reporting, forward‑looking forecasts, and budget preparation, in turn helping to embed financial discipline and commercial insight across the organisation.

Skills

This ideal candidate will be a graduate‑qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. You will have strong FP&A experience and ideally have previously worked in a consumer focused business in a commercial finance or FP&A capacity. You will bring excellent financial acumen, sound commercial judgement, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality outputs to tight timescales. Strong Excel capabilities are essential, alongside clear communication skills, a flexible mindset, and a service‑oriented approach. This is a broad, hands‑on role with real influence across group reporting, forecasting, and decision support, working closely with the Finance Director and Director of Corporate Finance.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026