Head of FP&A

City of London Permanent £135,000 - £150,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of FP&A will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to support strategic decision-making. Based in London 5 days per week, this role requires a strong background in FP&A and Investor Relations to drive business performance and growth.
  • High growth business with platform to scale
  • Opportunity to shape the function strategy of the FP&A function

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned international business based in an asset-heavy industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and financial integrity. As a medium-sized company, they offer a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Description

This role builds a high‑performance FP&A capability while owning partner reporting and asset performance insights that drive executive decision‑making to support on point Investor Communication and Relations.The role will lead FP&A, embedding best in class Asset Performance Reporting and Analysis on a cadence including cash management, KPIs, and a reporting suite for an internal monthly asset performance pack with clear commercial insights and commentary. This will facilitate a smooth end‑to‑end investor/partner communications calendar. This role ensures financial rigour, operational insight, and clear stakeholder communication across a fast‑growing international business. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for external partners on jointly owned/financed assets. Key responsibilities will include:· Drive the monthly KPI process on a continuous improvement basis for the C-suite, Commercial, Ops, Finance and ESG. Deliver quarterly performance report (variance analysis, commentary, risks & opportunities, outlook).

· Drive reporting automation and cycle-time reduction through collaboration cross functionally.

· Produce the monthly internal performance pack for all assets (fleet level and asset level dashboards, trends, exceptions).

· Lead cash flow forecasting and scenario planning, highlighting performance drivers and risks, escalating issues proactively.

· Partner with Commercial/Operations/Technical/Finance to capture operational context behind financial outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have the following background:· Extensive experience in FP&A and Investor Relations

· Stakeholder influence, Executive communication, Scenario thinking and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑moving environment.

· Demonstrated experience preparing monthly/quarterly performance packs, variance analysis, and executive-ready presentations.

· Comfortable acting as the external-facing PIC with partners/JV boards and operating at Executive level.

· Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Technical teams but also independently.

· Commercial storytelling to distil complex data into crisp insights and actionable recommendations.

· Strong financial modelling/variance analysis, comfort with KPIs and reconciliations.

· Process discipline to own timelines, version control, along with ad hoc requests.

What's on Offer

  • Very Competitive salary of £135,000 - £150,000 per annum.
  • Above market bonus scheme (20-40%)
  • Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution / 3 % employer contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Based in London with a collaborative and supportive company culture.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a permanent role.



Contact
Stephen Howes
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977841
Phone number
+44 238 020 6443

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephen Howes
Consultant phone
+44 238 020 6443
Job reference
JN-032026-6977841