Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Fintech): Leading financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting for a digital pension platform with an accent on strategic financial insight and business partnering. Focus on driving budgeting processes, overseeing BI reporting, and providing commercial guidance for senior-level decision-making.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

A financial technology business revolutionising retirement and savings through a cloud-native digital platform.

What you will do

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders to drive performance and provide commercial guidance.
• Manage a team of four data professionals focusing on BI reporting and advancing the analytics maturity curve.
• Produce high-quality management reporting, KPIs, and financial performance analysis for the Executive and Board.
• Evaluate commercial opportunities, investments, and develop detailed business cases.
• Optimize FP&A processes, systems, and financial planning tools.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Strategic Finance roles.
• Proven track record in leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience using Anaplan for planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Must be based in or able to work in London on a hybrid basis.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, fintech, financial services, or high-growth environments.
• Exposure to M&A activity, financial due diligence, or investment analysis.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting business transformation or finance change initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• £500 annual training budget for professional development.
• Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare, and EAP.
• Enhanced sick leave (three months’ pay), maternity (6 months fully paid), and paternity leave.
• Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• In-office wellbeing perks (massages, barbers) and discounts via sister company Arena Flowers.