Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Warwickshire | Competitive Salary c.£75,000 + Benefits

An established organisation with a complex operating structure is seeking a qualified accountant to join its senior finance team in a newly created Head of Financial Planning & Analysis role.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process while providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. This is a highly visible role requiring strong business partnering skills, commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Produce and develop monthly management reporting, financial analysis and performance insights.
• Support the Finance Director and senior leadership team with strategic decision-making.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with budget holders and operational leaders to improve financial performance and accountability.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support business initiatives and investment decisions.
• Drive improvements in reporting, systems, controls and financial processes.
• Support cashflow forecasting, financial compliance and wider corporate reporting requirements.
• Contribute to board-level reporting and business planning activities.
• Lead, coach and develop members of the finance team.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong background in management accounting, financial planning and business partnering.

You will be comfortable operating in a complex organisation, balancing strategic responsibilities with hands-on financial management. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial planning and analysis within a multi-site, multi-entity or complex organisational structure.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.
• Managing and developing finance teams.
• Improving reporting processes, financial controls and systems.
• ERP or integrated finance system experience.
• Supporting strategic projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Working within regulated or governance-led environments.
• Exposure to complex taxation, compliance or specialist reporting requirements.
• Delivering financial insight to senior leadership teams and boards.

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to take on a broad and influential role within a well-established organisation undergoing continued development. Working closely with senior decision-makers, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, improving business performance and supporting long-term organisational objectives.