Group Head of FP&A

Group Head of FP&A

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance & Accounting / Auditing (Retail, Consumer Services, Health and Personal Care Products)

HW Finance is partnering with a Large Private Equity Backed Group to appoint a new Group Head of FP&A.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group FD, you will play a pivotal role in elevating the financial planning and analysis capability. This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior finance professional who combines technical excellence with strategic insight. You will lead a talented FP&A team, partner with senior leaders across multiple countries, and provide high-quality financial analysis to support decision‑making, investment appraisal and long‑term growth planning. A major focus will be supporting the rollout and optimisation of a new finance system, ensuring processes and reporting evolve to meet the needs of the Group and its private equity investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful, timely management reporting, analysis and board‑level commentary
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning processes
• Provide strategic analysis, scenario modelling and investment appraisal
• Partner with country finance teams to improve profitability, efficiency and cash generation
• Support the integration and analysis of newly acquired businesses
• Strengthen financial controls and oversee key month‑end / year‑end processes
• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing FP&A team
• Champion system enhancements, process optimisation and digital finance transformation initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 5‑10 years’ PQE and proven senior leadership experience in complex, multi‑entity or international environments
• Strong FP&A background with deep experience in management reporting and performance analysis
• Confident communicator with the presence to influence at all levels, including private equity stakeholders
• Technically strong (IFRS), analytical, proactive and commercially minded
• Experienced with ERP systems and modern financial planning tools
• Values‑driven, collaborative and calm under pressure — able to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and geographies

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