Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

We are looking to hire a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the FP&A function, delivering insightful financial analysis and strategic advice to guide the company’s financial health and strategic growth. This role will partner closely with senior management, including the Head of Finance (UK & Europe), to drive data-led decision-making, oversee all aspects of financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, and support external reporting requirements. The Head of FP&A will also manage a small team, ensuring the effective delivery of FP&A initiatives across the organization and acting as a trusted advisor to the broader finance function and executive leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic and Business Partnering Develop and provide financial insights, recommendations, and analysis to support the company's strategic direction and decision-makingConduct competitor analysis and industry benchmarking to inform and refine strategic plansPartner with senior management to analyse, evaluate, and monitor new business opportunities and initiativesSupport strategic projects, including M&A evaluations, strategic investment cases, and long-term value creationContribute to the external messaging of company strategy and performance, including preparation for investor relations and external communications such as the Annual Report, Analyst Presentation, and other public disclosuresFinancial Analysis and Performance ManagementOversee monthly analysis of business unit and regional performance, identifying key insights and opportunities to drive growth and profitabilityCollaborate with regional and business unit leaders to implement targeted action plans based on financial insightsDrive continuous improvement in FP&A reporting processes, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs, with a strong focus on revenue, profitability, and cost efficiency metricsCollaborate with the BI team to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and timeliness for all FP&A reportingLead stress testing initiatives, providing insights into potential scenarios and working closely with Risk and Prudential Reporting departments to support regulatory requirementDrive optimisation of the Group’s cost base, advising on cost allocation methodologies and other cost-management strategies.Forecasting, Budgeting, and Financial ModellingLead the company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, establishing a disciplined, accurate, and agile approachCollaborate with key departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Operations to model revenue and expenses, ensuring forecasts reflect business dynamicsDevelop and enhance group financial models to support the company’s growth, covering revenue projections, operating costs, capital requirements, and liquidityImplement KPI frameworks and continuously review and refine KPIs to align with evolving business goalsOversee the production of management information, including daily, weekly, and monthly revenue and KPI reporting for senior management and the BoardEnsure timely, insightful, and high-quality reporting for senior leadership and Board meetingsLeadership and Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop a small team of FP&A professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring ongoing professional development.Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, promoting engagement and skill development within the FP&A function.Cultivate a collaborative and innovative FP&A environment, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in processes and reportingGeneral ResponsibilitiesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial and regulatory trends, ensuring the FP&A function adheres to all regulatory and compliance requirements.KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Proven experience in a senior FP&A role, ideally within a complex or multi-regional environment.Strong strategic and analytical skills, with a track record of providing actionable insights and recommendations.Excellent understanding of financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.Experience with segmental reporting, cost allocation methodologies, and regulatory reportingGood presentation skills, able to produce concise documents that deliver meaningful information.Strong leadership and team management experience, with a focus on professional development and performance management.Proactive and open to change and willingness to reengineer and change processes.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including confidence to question and challenge.Advanced proficiency with financial systems and tools, along with strong Excel and data manipulation skillsCMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time