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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, London, Financial Services - £165,000 - £180,000 + package
We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to take enterprise-wide ownership of the Group’s financial outlook, planning, performance and long-term value creation.
This is a high-impact strategic leadership role, working closely with the Group Finance Director, CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, capital allocation and investment decisions, while acting as a senior voice in determining the choices and trade-offs that drive Group performance.
Key areas of accountability include:
- Owning the Group’s short, medium and long-term financial outlook, including 3–10+ year scenario planning
- Leading Group budgeting, forecasting and performance delivery
- Owning capital allocation strategy, investment decisions and valuation outcomes
- Driving cost management, efficiency and enterprise transformation
- Turning financial data and insight into clear decisions and measurable value
- Owning the financial narrative for Executive and Board reporting
- Leading the transformation of FP&A into a forward-looking, decision-owning function
- Building and developing a high-performing FP&A team and leadership pipeline
- Strengthening financial governance, decision frameworks and accountability across the Group
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This is an opportunity for a senior, commercially minded finance leader who wants genuine enterprise influence and accountability—not simply to advise on decisions, but to own them and their outcomes.
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Experience Needed:
- Over 10 years’ experience in Group FP&A form a large, complex organisation – preferably listed
- A background in Banking, Insurance or other Financial Services is ideal
- Strong leadership skills are essential
- Must have experience in Finance Change and Transformation
- Must have strong MI and Data systems experience, Anaplan would be an advantage
- A brilliant relationship manager with the ability to influence at the highest level
If you’re an experienced FP&A, strategic finance or commercial finance leader with the breadth, judgement and influence to operate at Group/Board level, we’d love to hear from you.
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