Director, Financial Planning

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role, you will lead FP&A across the organization, shaping financial strategy and performance. You’ll partner with senior leadership to guide decisions and drive growth through rigorous planning and insights. You’ll build and lead a high-performing team, own budgeting and long-range planning, and propel finance transformation. You will influence strategy, manage complex models, and ensure regulatory compliance, delivering data-driven recommendations with meaningful business impact.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of finance managers and FP&A professionals
Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across the organization
Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decisions
Analyze financial data, market trends, and performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities
Prepare and present executive-level financial reports and performance updates
Develop and implement financial strategies supporting short- and long-term objectives
Lead financial modelling to evaluate scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives
Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
Drive finance transformation, process improvements, and efficiency gains
Monitor performance across functions and advise on profitability and operational improvements
Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline
Significant FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance leadership experience
Experience leading managers and developing finance teams
Proven ability to partner with executives and influence strategy
Strong skills in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
Experience in a complex, multinational organization preferred
Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent) advantageous