Director of Financial Planning

Head of FP&A/Director of FP&A

Location: Northamptonshire, with flexibility for occasional travel to other locations as required

JSS are proud to partner a private equity backed multinational retail brand based in Northamptonshire, house hold brand with impressive growth plans across the next 3-5 years!

This is a high profile role with an opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry! Looking for a proven FP&A leader (Director or Head of Level) candidate to join at an important time in my client’s journey!

Role Overview:

You will lead the development and implementation of a best-in-class FP&A function, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

The role will involve working closely with senior leadership to identify key financial opportunities, ensuring robust financial performance and contributing to key business decisions. As a strategic business partner, you will provide critical financial insights to key stakeholders and support the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Own and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes across the business, ensuring data accuracy and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions (for a multibillion turnover business)
• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the 3-year financial planning process, working with senior leadership to develop key deliverables for investors and the board.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, providing consolidated financial insights and strategic guidance on business performance.
• Capital Investment & Cost Management: Oversee capital expenditure planning and reporting, ensuring smooth asset handover. Lead cost management initiatives and work on improving financial reporting processes.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Lead finance system and process improvements, driving efficiencies and supporting the execution of transformation initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships across the business, ensuring alignment of financial objectives and clear communication with operational leaders and finance business partners.

Key Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with significant PQE and leadership exposure
• A minimum of 8 years of experience leading financial planning and reporting cycles in a fast-paced, multisite business environments across either PLC or private equity backed businesses
• Strong understanding of multisite operations and businesses. Ideally from a retail/FMCG or Manufacturing background
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and tools, with strong proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Excel. Experience in implementing FP&A systems is highly preferred.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge assumptions to drive consensus and improve business performance.
• Strategic Financial Insight: Demonstrated ability to provide actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations that support growth and business objectives.
• Works well in change environments- Proven experience in leading and driving finance transformation projects and process improvements within an international retail business.

What’s on offer?

• £130,000-£140,000 basic, car and bonus
• Opportunity to join a high growth leading brand in the sector
• Hybrid working 2 days a week
• Great benefits package
• Lots of progression scope

Apply below or reach out via email: [email protected]