Head of FP&A ACA/ACCA/CIMASouth London6-month FTC - Permanent

A leading and growing London company is seeking a qualified, Head of FP&A, for their offices in South London. The ideal candidate will come from either a private equity background or a large corporate, you will be hands on with demonstrable system accounting skills, and experience of business partnering across all areas of the business. The Head of FP&A will be strategic and have the ability to contribute to the longer-term vision of the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Budget process transformation
• Lead 3-year corporate plan
• Provision of accurate management information
• Analysis of business activities and cost drivers to SLT
• Provide recommendations to improve company financial performance
• Planning models to aid improved efficiency and accuracy of planning processes
• Review/evaluate FP&A processes and workflows
• Develop systems to improve efficiency of processes and information flows
• Develop a strong understanding of the financial profile and modelling of the business
• Maximise profitability
• Production, analysis and evaluation of business cases to support projects and initiatives including supporting directors and management team in costing of annual pay negotiations

Experience

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience within a senior management role within FP&A
• Extensive analysis skills
• Proven record of redesigning and developing financial processes and implementing change
• People management and development
• Experience within the transportation industry would be desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to detail complex financial issues with both finance and non-finance
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and financial modelling skills
• Strong system accounting skills, Oracle and TM1 preferred
• Influencing and leadership skills