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Head of FP&A

London Temporary £720 - £800 per day View Job Description
The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities, ensuring strategic and operational goals are met within the financial services industry. This temporary role is based in London, offering a challenging opportunity to make a significant impact within the accounting and finance department.
  • Do you have extensive FP&A experience across FS, ideally Investment Banking?
  • Are you immediately available/available on short notice to start a new role?

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a well-established large organisation operating within the financial services sector. It is known for its commitment to excellence and providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

Job Description

  • Produce high‑quality monthly operating expenditure reports and cost review summaries, ensuring completion within established reporting timelines.
  • Deliver accurate management information for inclusion in quarterly performance updates and senior leadership reporting.
  • Provide commercial analysis and insights to support decision‑making for senior finance leaders and the executive team.
  • Review and refine existing team processes and reporting outputs, ensuring alignment with updated chart‑of‑accounts structures and improved utilisation of available reporting tools.
  • Lead the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting, ensuring clear and timely communication of expectations to all stakeholders.
  • Manage, mentor, and support the FP&A Executive, ensuring they remain engaged, capable, and developing effectively in their role.
  • Produce ad‑hoc analysis, commentary, or reporting as required by senior finance and executive stakeholders.
  • Ensure that external data submissions and formal information requests are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships across the Finance function to support seamless and coordinated reporting processes.
  • Continually enhance management information, reporting tools, and analytical approaches to improve the quality of insight and support organisational decision‑making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings strong management accounting expertise with a solid grounding in core accounting principles.
  • Communicates confidently and effectively, engaging well with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Possesses a firm understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and demonstrates strong capabilities in Excel.
  • Highly reliable, discreet, and professional when working with sensitive or confidential information.
  • Experience working in a finance‑focused environment is advantageous.
  • Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage a diverse workload in a fast‑paced role.
  • Shows a proactive, self‑driven approach with enthusiasm for learning, development, and taking ownership of tasks.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of GBP 720 to GBP 800.
  • Opportunity to work in a large organisation within the financial services industry.
  • Temporary position based in London, providing flexibility and a dynamic work environment.
  • Chance to lead and make a meaningful impact in the accounting and finance department.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role in financial planning and analysis. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
James Bateman
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6972259
Phone number
+442072692123

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
James Bateman
Consultant phone
+442072692123
Job reference
JN-032026-6972259