Head of FP&A

A bit about us
We’re Hyve - organiser of the world’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking B2B events.As the chosen event partner to many of the world’s leading companies, our platforms play a critical role in their strategies - helping them enter new markets, accelerate growth and connect with the people who matter most.
Our portfolio features some of the world’s leading events in sectors like ecommerce, healthcare, edtech, and fintech. We’re growing fast with an entrepreneurial culture that empowers big ideas and quick action, plus an ambitious acquisition strategy bringing exciting new events into our mix.
Alongside our market-leading events, we’re building tech and data-driven products that supercharge connections – from one-to-one meeting programs and curated table talks to year-round engagement platforms.
Whatever your role, you’ll join a global team redefining how industries connect, collaborate, and grow – working with some of the most talented people in the business.
Think that sounds good? Wait until our talent acquisition team tells you about the culture.
A bit about you
First things first: whatever your background, beliefs or ambitions, there’s a culture of belonging at Hyve — and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you’ve come from, but where you want to go.
You’ll thrive here if you’re curious, collaborative and not afraid to challenge convention. We look for people who take pride in what you do, who are excited by change and always moving forward. The kind of people who stay open, keep learning, and look for better ways to make an impact.
Our shared behaviours guide how we work: we dare to do things differently, own our work, embrace collaboration, stay true to ourselves and others, and remember that optimism wins.
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.A bit about the role
This role reports to: Group Commercial Finance Director
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
As Head of FP&A, you'll lead Hyve's financial planning, commercial performance analysis and business insight across the Group. You'll help shape strategic decision making by turning financial and operational data into clear commercial actions that drive profitable growth, stronger returns and long‑term value creation.
You’ll own the Group’s financial planning and forecasting processes and be responsible for evolving Hyve’s P&L and cash flow forecasting capability. This includes developing best-in-class event economics, benchmarking performance across our global portfolio, embedding KPI‑led decision making into budget reviews and providing the insight that helps our event teams maximise growth and profitability.
Working closely with divisional teams (both the P&L owners and their divisional finance teams) and the Director of Financial Intelligence & Reporting, you'll ensure data and analytics are translated into meaningful commercial insight that drives more accurate forecasting and better decisions across the business.
As part of your role, you’ll:

• Lead the Group's FP&A function, driving financial planning, forecasting and performance management and business insight across the organisation.
• Own the annual budgeting, rolling event budgeting, reforecasting and three‑year planning processes, continually improving forecasting accuracy through driver-based planning, scenario analysis and robust financial challenge.
• Establish a best-in‑class commercial performance framework across Hyve's event portfolio, embedding consistent KPI reporting and financial analysis into event budget reviews and performance discussions.
• Develop and continually enhance event unit economics, providing detailed profitability analysis across each major revenue stream (space, sponsorship, meetings and tickets) to improve commercial decision‑making and maximise event returns.
• Build cross‑event benchmarking capabilities, identifying performance trends, sharing best practice and highlighting opportunities to improve growth, margins and return on investment across the portfolio.
• Produce high‑quality reporting for the leadership team and shareholders, providing clear commercial insight into business performance, key risks and opportunities.
• Act as the lead finance business partner for Group Corporate Functions, with a particular focus on Technology, supporting investment decisions across both operating expenditure and capital expenditure.
• Lead the development of the Group's rolling cash flow forecasting capability, working closely with the divisional finance, financial reporting, corporate development and treasury teams to improve cash flow forecasting accuracy.
• Own the Group’s weekly sales reporting, providing insight into revenue trends, sales performance and key business drivers.
• Support strategic initiatives including M&A, financing activities, investment appraisals, business case development and other Group‑wide commercial projects.

Here’s what we’re looking for from you:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA or equivalent considered) with minimum three years post‑qualification experience, including relevant experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify key business drivers and influence strategic decision‑making.
• Experience designing and leading planning, budgeting and forecasting processes within a complex, fast‑paced organisation.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience developing performance metrics, unit economics, KPI frameworks or commercial profitability analysis.
• Excellent financial modelling and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and leadership teams, providing robust challenge and commercial insight, while also able to communicate financial matters in a clear and understandable way to non‑finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and commercially minded leader with a continuous improvement mindset and an interest in embracing new technologies and using data, technology and automation to enhance decision‑making.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality work to tight deadlines.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• The Group's planning, forecasting and budgeting processes are recognised as best practice, delivering accurate, timely and actionable insight.
• Rolling event budgets become the primary commercial planning tool, driving better investment decisions and accountability across the portfolio.
• Robust KPI frameworks and commercial performance reviews are embedded into every event planning cycle, leading to improved financial outcomes.
• Cross‑event benchmarking is routinely used to identify best practice, improve commercial performance and drive continuous improvement across the Group.
• Event unit economics provide clear visibility into the profitability and return of each revenue stream, influencing pricing, investment and commercial strategy.
• Forecast accuracy, cash flow visibility and financial insight continue to improve, supporting confident decision‑making across the business.
• You are recognised as a trusted strategic partner, consistently delivering commercially focused analysis that drives growth, profitability and shareholder value.

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