ВеликобританияHead of Group FP&A
1 нед. назад
ВеликобританияHeadHybrid
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Lead financial planning, forecasting and strategic financial analysis across Group.
О компании
- We’re the Group – home to , Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles. We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care. We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive. If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team. 🌙🐷 Head of Group FP&A | 📍London – Hybrid (2 days per week, Tuesdays & Thursdays) | 💰Competitive Salary + Benefits We’re looking for an experienced Head of Group FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting and strategic financial analysis across Group, based in our London Head Office with hybrid working two days per week. Reporting directly to the Group FP&A Director, you'll play a key role in shaping our financial plans, supporting strategic decisions and helping senior leaders understand the story behind our performance. We're looking for someone with deep FP&A experti
Обязанности
- Lead the Group's budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning processes.
- Coordinate planning activities across Finance and wider business teams, ensuring plans are aligned and delivered on time.
- Establish consistent financial planning assumptions, frameworks and governance across the Group.
- Support strategic planning and key business transformation initiatives, providing financial analysis and recommendations.
- Own Group-wide staff cost and operating expense (opex) budgeting and forecasting.
- Partner with People teams and functional leaders to support accurate headcount planning and effective cost management.
- Work closely with the Group FP&A Director, CFO and senior leadership team to communicate financial performance, risks and opportunities.
- Take ownership of the financial content supporting Investor Relations, including results preparation, investor presentations and market updates.
- Partner with the CFO on external financial messaging, ensuring financial performance is communicated clearly, accurately and consistently.
- Prepare high-quality Board papers, trading updates, earnings materials and presentations for external stakeholders.
- Translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling financial stories that support strategic decisions.
- Manage and develop a Senior FP&A Analyst, supporting their growth and performance.
- Support improvements to financial planning systems and tools, including Planful where relevant.
- Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, controls and planning capabilities.
Требования
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong background in FP&A or commercial finance.
- Proven experience operating at a senior FP&A or commercial finance leadership level, with responsibility for complex financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
- Experience gained in a fast-paced, commercially focused business, ideally within consumer-facing, ecommerce, retail or a similar environment where financial performance and customer behaviour are closely linked.
- Strong experience leading annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans, including working across multiple teams or business areas.
- Experience working with senior leadership teams, with the judgement and confidence to challenge assumptions, influence decisions and operate independently.
- Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to identify key performance drivers and translate complex data into practical recommendations.
- Outstanding financial storytelling and presentation skills, with proven experience preparing financial reports, Board presentations, client presentations or other materials for senior external stakeholders.
- A strong understanding of how to communicate financial performance, including explaining results, risks, opportunities and future outlook in a clear and engaging way.
- Experience managing and developing finance professionals, with a collaborative approach to leadership.
- Strong commercial awareness, curiosity and the ability to balance detailed financial analysis with the bigger strategic picture.
- Experience working in a listed business or directly supporting Investor Relations, financial results announcements or external market communications would be an advantage, but is not essential.
- Experience using financial planning systems such as Planful would be beneficial, but isn't required.
Как откликнуться
- Stage 1: Initial phone interview with our Talent Acquisition team.
- Stage 2: Interview interview with senior leaders from our FP&A team.
- Stage 3: Second interview with the hiring leadership team, including a case study.
- Stage 4: Interview with CFO