Head of FP&A

The Head of FP&A will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to support strategic decision-making. Based in London 5 days per week, this role requires a strong background in FP&A and Investor Relations to drive business performance and growth.

Client Details

Our client is a privately owned international business based in an asset-heavy industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and financial integrity. As a medium-sized company, they offer a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Description

This role builds a high-performance FP&A capability while owning partner reporting and asset performance insights that drive executive decision-making to support on point Investor Communication and Relations.

The role will lead FP&A, embedding best in class Asset Performance Reporting and Analysis on a cadence including cash management, KPIs, and a reporting suite for an internal monthly asset performance pack with clear commercial insights and commentary. This will facilitate a smooth end-to-end investor/partner communications calendar. This role ensures financial rigour, operational insight, and clear stakeholder communication across a fast-growing international business. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for external partners on jointly owned/financed assets. Key responsibilities will include:

Drive the monthly KPI process on a continuous improvement basis for the C-suite, Commercial, Ops, Finance and ESG. Deliver quarterly performance report (variance analysis, commentary, risks & opportunities, outlook).

Drive reporting automation and cycle-time reduction through collaboration cross functionally.

Produce the monthly internal performance pack for all assets (fleet level and asset level dashboards, trends, exceptions).

Lead cash flow forecasting and scenario planning, highlighting performance drivers and risks, escalating issues proactively.

Partner with Commercial/Operations/Technical/Finance to capture operational context behind financial outcomes.

Profile

The successful candidate should have the following background:

Extensive experience in FP&A and Investor Relations

Stakeholder influence, Executive communication, Scenario thinking and the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.

Demonstrated experience preparing monthly/quarterly performance packs, variance analysis, and executive-ready presentations.

Comfortable acting as the external-facing PIC with partners/JV boards and operating at Executive level.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Technical teams but also independently.

Commercial storytelling to distil complex data into crisp insights and actionable recommendations.

Strong financial modelling/variance analysis, comfort with KPIs and reconciliations.

Process discipline to own timelines, version control, along with ad hoc requests.

Job Offer

• Very Competitive salary of £135,000 - £150,000 per annum.
• Above market bonus scheme (20-40%)
• Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution / 3 % employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Based in London with a collaborative and supportive company culture.
• Potential for personal and professional growth in a permanent role.