Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at Finisterre driving financial growth and decision-making. Key role in enhancing FP&A functions with responsibilities in forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the FP&A function, enhancing forecasting accuracy, financial modelling, and visibility of business performance
Build and maintain scalable operational and financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making
Design and own KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks, delivering a single source of truth for performance management
Leverage data analytics to drive performance tracking, profitability analysis, and robust business cases for new initiatives
Lead end-to-end business casing, tracking forecast versus actual ROI and embedding learnings into future investment decisions
Partner closely with senior leadership, department heads, and operational teams to provide clear financial insight and commercial challenge
Provide hands-on financial leadership while maturing the FP&A capability, including coaching and developing the FP&A analyst
Implement improved systems, processes, and controls suitable for a fast-moving, evolving organisation
Work closely with the Financial Controller to deliver timely, accurate monthly management reporting, with clear and actionable performance commentary
Partner with commercial teams on pricing strategy and new-market entry, providing rigorous financial diligence to support decisions
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a senior FP&A leadership role, ideally within a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Deep financial modelling experience
Proven experience supporting both wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, with a strong understanding of their distinct financial drivers and performance metrics.
Exposure to PE-backed environments and investor-level reporting
Resourceful, creative, resilient and entirely flexible: thrives on positive change
Experience enhancing systems, reporting frameworks and data structures
Strong commercial acumen and cross-functional partnering skills
Excellent self-awareness, communication, networking and interpersonal skills
**Important**: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.
Benefits
25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
Additional holidays for length of service
Your birthday day off
Up to 3 days of paid volunteering – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
A pension scheme with Nest
60% product discount for personal and gift use
30% Friends and Family product discount
Enhanced Family Leave policies to support you in growing your family
Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform which includes, an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks
Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling services, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities
Regular company and team social events
Various discounts from our B Corp community
Access our online Learning Library and company-wide training sessions delivered by both internal and external trainers to support you in your ongoing development.
An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by Sea Tuesday companywide meeting
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