Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A - Central London (4 days in office per week) - Real Estate - £80,000 - £90,000 + £5k car allowance - + Bonus

Overview:

The head of FP&A will play a key role in driving the financial strategy and planning of the business. This position is designed for an experienced finance professional who will lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supporting decision-making and driving growth. The successful candidate will have a proactive approach to managing financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering insightful analysis to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the development and execution of the 5-year Strategic Plan for the business.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of an advanced 5-year Group forecast model

  in Excel.

• Manage and deliver the annual business planning cycle, alongside frequent updates

  and forecasting of key commercial performance indicators (KPIs).

• Provide guidance and support to budget managers in the preparation of annual

  budgets.

• Prepare and manage a monthly rolling 12-month cash flow forecast.

  Financial / Business Analysis:

• Assist in preparations for raising additional equity financing.

• Provide financial insights to senior leadership, including the CIO, Property Directors,

  and Commercial Directors, to support acquisitions and disposals.

• Lead the development and automation of financial data provision, improving

  efficiency through system and process enhancements.

• Review and maintain the quality of financial models used across the business (e.g.,

  site IRRs, investment appraisals).

• Develop new performance metrics aligned with the company’s strategic direction.

• Coordinate the preparation of monthly/quarterly Management Information (MI),

  ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.

• Prepare presentations for the Board, shareholders, and external stakeholders,

  including financial analysis and strategic insights.

• Analyze and interpret financial trends, forecasts, and key business activity indicators.

• Drive the adoption of best practice FP&A processes, including competitor analysis

  and benchmarking of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Lead profitability analysis by product, customer, and region, using insights to drive

  operational improvements and business performance.

• Support the ongoing digitization of the Finance Department with a focus on

  enhancing reporting and efficiencies through Microsoft Power BI and other tools.

Data and BI Expertise:

• Own and manage the company’s data structure, ensuring it supports accurate and efficient reporting.

• Implement changes to the database structure, ensuring that they align with business requirements and impact reporting tools.

• Collaborate with external consultants to address complex SQL database and PowerBI queries and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.

  Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading FP&A in a growing business or during a period of change.

• Strong experience in strategy formulation and business partnering with executive

  leadership.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on detail and

  accuracy.

• Ability to balance hands-on financial management with long-term strategic thinking.

• Proactive in managing forecasts, identifying potential issues, and proposing

  solutions.

• Open-minded approach to problem-solving and driving change.

• Strong commercial acumen and highly analytical mindset.

• Expert-level Excel modelling skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint.

• Experience in systems automation, financial planning tools, and data management.

• Proficiency with systems such as SQL, DAX, and PowerBI; quick learner and

  comfortable with new technologies.

  Additional Information:

  This role will evolve over time in line with the company’s strategic objectives. The responsibilities outlined above are intended to provide a broad overview of the role and may be subject to periodic review to meet changing business needs.

Head of FP&A - Central London (4 days in office per week) - Real Estate - £80,000 - £90,000 + £5k car allowance - + Bonus