Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Stanton House provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Head of Group FP&A – Join a Complex Global Organisation Driving Towards IPO!£100,000 - £110,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits – London Based | 5 Days OnsiteOverviewStanton House is exclusively partnering with an international business services company, a globally recognised, private equity-backed organisation operating in over 90 countries, as they seek a Head of Group FP&A to lead their International FP&A function. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile, highly complex role in an essential services business poised for IPO, offering long-term stability and breadth of exposure.In this newly-created position, you’ll report to the Group Finance Director, and indirectly to the Group CFO. You’ll play a pivotal role in owning and coordinating the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles across 500+ global entities and 90 currencies. You\'ll deliver robust analytical insight and own the performance narrative of the business from the ground up. This role is mission-critical: compensation across the company is tied to budget, and your work will directly influence how performance is measured and rewarded across the company. You will also manage a small but high-performing team, liaising with regional CFOs across the globe. Beyond technical delivery, the role is incredibly relationship-led and requires a highly credible, detail-obsessed operator who thrives in an international matrix structure.How you’ll make an impactLead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across a large multinational groupReview, analyse, and challenge financial submissions across 500+ legal entitiesOwn and drive the group’s financial planning calendar with precision and rigourDeliver high-quality, three-statement budgets (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) at a granular local entity levelProvide detailed variance analysis and narrative insight to support decision-making at the highest levelsTrack and support cost reduction programmes and management incentive schemesChampion accuracy and forecasting culture across the groupCollaborate with legal, tax, and treasury teams to ensure fully aligned financial plansSupport compliance with financial control frameworks and risk analysisAct as a key stakeholder in preparation for IPO readinessWhat we’re looking forProven FP&A leadership in a large, complex international business (£1bn+ revenues)Experience working across multiple currencies and consolidation systems (SAP BPC ideal, but not essential)Exceptional attention to detail – able to work from the detail up, but also zoom out to provide strategic insightDeep understanding of working capital and cash flowStrong Excel modelling skills and experience handling multi-dimensional datasetsExcellent stakeholder management skills – must be credible and confident with regional CFOsBig 4 trained with senior FP&A experience in a multinationalCIMA-qualified via graduate scheme in a large corporate with FP&A experienceInvestment Banking/M&A experience with transition into FP&AACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred, but not essential with the right experiencePassion for progression – this role can evolve into broader corporate finance, treasury, or commercial finance roles over timeWhy this opportunity stands outHighly visible and critical role within a top-tier global businessPreparation for IPO – a rare career-defining experienceExposure to executive leadership and the Group FD/Group CFOA complex but non-repetitive business – you\'ll never be bored hereCulture of autonomy, high standards, and ambitionSecure and stable company with long-term customer contracts and essential service statusClear opportunities to progress both within the central finance function and internationallyDue to high volumes of applications, we regret we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants individually.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting and Business Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stanton House by 2xGet notified about new Head of Financial Planning Analysis jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.Other related rolesHead of FP&A | Private Equity | TechnologyLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoDirector of Financial Planning and AnalysisLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoCity Of London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDirector, Finance Business Partner, Commercial VerticalsLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoFinance Director, Childcare and Early Education, Enfield, 110:120kEnfield, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoFinance Director | Fast Growth VC Backed B2B SaaS Company | London/HybridFinance Director | International Retail | Consumer | Private EquityWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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