Telecom Acquisitions Ltd
We specialise in the home‑mover market, supplying broadband, energy, water, and Sky products. With a current customer base of c.61k and a strategy to exceed 100k customers in the next 1–2 years, we are a fast‑growing, acquisition‑driven organisation operating in a highly dynamic sector.
Overview
We are seeking a senior, strategically minded finance leader to head up Financial Planning & Analysis across the Telecom Acquisitions Group.
This role provides critical insight and leadership that underpins strategic decision‑making, commercial performance, long‑term planning, and acquisition‑related activity. As a key business partner to the CFO and the senior leadership team, the Head of FP&A will shape the financial narrative of the business, challenge assumptions, and help steer the organisation through an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
This is a high‑impact position suited to a commercially astute finance professional who combines exceptional analytical capability with strong leadership presence, business partnering skill, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced, KPI‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Executive Business Partnering
- Act as a senior strategic adviser to the CFO, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, providing forward‑looking insight to drive profitable growth.
- Lead the group’s financial planning cycles, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long‑term planning, and scenario modelling.
- Provide high‑quality commentary and recommendations that shape strategic decisions across pricing, investment, acquisitions, operational efficiency, and resourcing.
- Present financial insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, compelling and commercially relevant way.
- Group Performance & Commercial Insight
- Own the monthly performance reporting process, providing deep analysis across P&L, balance sheet, KPIs, customer metrics, and operational drivers.
- Analyse trends, risks, and opportunities to influence decision‑making at senior management level.
- Lead profitability analysis across revenue lines, customer segments, products, and operational activities.
- Support commercial leaders with pricing, business case development, and investment appraisal.
- FP&A Systems, Data & Process Leadership
- Champion data quality, KPI accuracy, reporting automation, and enhanced management information across the group.
- Improve forecasting models, reporting tools, and analytical capability.
- Lead the development and deployment of BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to improve visibility and decision support.
- Strengthen financial modelling standards and ensure consistency across the FP&A function.
- M&A, Strategic Projects & Growth Support
- Support the CFO in evaluating acquisition opportunities, including financial modelling, assumptions testing, and scenario analysis.
- Lead post‑acquisition performance tracking, helping to ensure synergies, customer metrics, and financial targets are met.
- Provide ad‑hoc strategic analysis to support operational improvements, organisational scale, and long‑term planning.
- Work with cross‑functional teams to translate financial insight into clear operational actions
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor FP&A analysts and support their career development, capability building, and technical proficiency.
- Drive a culture of curiosity, challenge, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Financial Control, Commercial, Operations, and Customer teams to ensure FP&A is a trusted, value‑adding partner across the business.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Exceptional financial modelling, forecasting, and data interpretation skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of performance analysis, scenario planning, budgeting, and KPIs.
- Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent significant experience.
Senior Business Partnering
- Strong track record influencing senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Ability to simplify complex data into clear strategic insight and recommendations.
- Confident, articulate communicator able to challenge constructively and drive action.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially inquisitive, proactive and forward‑thinking.
- Able to maintain a strategic view while being comfortable with hands‑on analysis.
- Thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑growth, data‑led business.
- Strong interpersonal style, confident collaborating across all business areas.
- Resilient, adaptable, and brings energy and a positive mindset to the team.
Cultural Fit
The ideal candidate will thrive in a high‑growth, performance‑driven environment that values pace, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will fit naturally into a close‑knit, supportive finance team that embraces a “work hard, play hard” ethos.
Remuneration Package
- Salary: £50k–£60k (adjustable for seniority if needed)
- Bonus
- Pension: Salary sacrifice (3% employer / 5% employee)
- Hybrid Working: 4 days in office + 1 day from home
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays + birthday off
- Death in Service: Included
Location
8 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EH
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