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Head of FP&A

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

A growing professional services company is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead and develop its FP&A function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making at executive board level.

This is a senior leadership role (3 days WFH) responsible for evolving the existing FP&A capability into a forward-looking, insight-driven function that delivers meaningful analysis, robust forecasting, and high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering strategic financial insight at executive and board level and will understand the expectations placed on a modern FP&A function in a commercially focused organisation.
 
 The Role
 
 Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial insight, strengthening performance reporting, and ensuring the organisation’s leadership team has the data and analysis required to make informed strategic decisions.
 
 Key responsibilities include:
 
Finance & Strategy Leadership

Partner with the Finance Director to shape and communicate financial strategy to senior leadership and the Board
Play a central role in delivering the 5-year plan and long-term value creation strategy
Define and embed meaningful KPIs that drive performance and accountability
Provide market and competitor insight to inform strategic decision-making
Lead commercial pricing strategy, building scalable cost and pricing models Executive & Board-Level Reporting

Own high-impact performance reporting for senior leadership and Board stakeholders
Translate financial data into clear insights on trends, risks, and opportunities
Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely management information across the business
Support the production of compelling board packs and strategic narratives
Build strong cross-functional relationships to embed FP&A across the organisationForecasting, Planning & Modelling

Establish and lead a best-in-class FP&A framework for planning and performance management
Own end-to-end forecasting processes, driving alignment, timelines, and accuracy
Deliver robust forecasts and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making
Develop and maintain high-quality financial models with strong governance and controls
Partner with MI and tech teams to enhance data, analytics, and modelling capability
Present clear, actionable insights to executive stakeholdersTeam Leadership & Capability Building

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A function
Set direction, priorities, and standards for the team
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and proven experience supporting executive decision-making.
 
 If you are interested in this Head of FP&A  opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. 
 
 IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities

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