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A newly formed role, The Head of FP&A with have responsibilities that include budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, board reporting, financial analysis, strategic cash management and business decision support. The right candidate will join the SLT and attend board meetings.
Client Details
Head of FP&A - Fast Growing SME - Guildford
Description
Lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term cash flow management
Prepare monthly management reports, highlighting key financial performance indicators.
Lead the development of long-term financial models, incorporating strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
Perform variance analysis, identifying trends, and recommending actions to the management team.
Present financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management and the board of directors.
Enhance reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Decision Support and Business Partnership
Act as a key business partner to department heads, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
Lead financial evaluations of potential initiatives, investments and acquisitions.
Team Leadership and Development
Develop the FP&A function in line with company growth - initially managing one revenue accountant.
Board Level Engagement
Prepare and present financial reports and strategic plans to the board of directors.
Provide insights on financial trends and company performance to inform board decisions.
Profile
ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting
Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in FP&A
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to drive business growth by supporting decision making with robust and insightful analysis.
Job Offer
£80,000 + £90,000 + £10K bonus + future share options
