Head of FP&A

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed professional services group, based in Solihull, West Midlands, embarking on an ambitious buy-and-build journey. With significant capital investment and a strong pipeline of acquisitions, this is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and value creation agenda. As Head of FP&A, you will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with the CFO, investors, and senior leadership team, to deliver strategic insights, drive performance, and support an active M&A programme. This is a highly visible leadership role based at the head offices in Solihull, with responsibility for building and leading a best-in-class FP&A function in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment. Responsibilities to include: As Head of FP&A, lead the Group's planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic modelling Deliver high-quality board and investor reporting tailored to a private equity audience Play a central role in M&A activity, including financial modelling, business cases, and due diligence support Drive post-acquisition integration, ensuring consistency in reporting and performance tracking across the Group Provide deep commercial insight, supporting operational leaders to improve performance and profitability Lead change and transformation initiatives, improving reporting, processes, systems, and data integrity Candidate profile required: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Significant FP&A leadership experience within a private equity backed business Strong exposure to M&A activity and buy-and-build strategies Proven experience driving change and improving reporting, processes, and systems Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior levelWhat's on offer: £90,000 - £100,000 + benefits to include bonus Solihull based (Hybrid) At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data