About Our Client
Our client is an established, highly profitable, international property group. Already a large business with multi-billion assets, they have a strong focus on continued growth across the family of companies which make up the group and the strategic aim is to double in size in the next 10 years through organic growth. The headquarters outside of Birmingham will be the centre of excellence for the group to support these ambitious growth plans.
The business is aiming to be best in class across all functions; for finance there is investment across all areas to achieve this, including systems, automation and the growing use of AI going forwards. This transition is incredibly significant. This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced management team and your ability to drive change as part of the leadership team will be essential. This is a high-profile appointment, with significant progression opportunity and in a phenomenally successful and entrepreneurial business.
Job Description
A new, high-profile Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), located at headquarters just outside Birmingham. This is a key role reporting directly to the Finance Director and will be a critical leadership appointment, to support a rapidly expanding business.
As an experienced and strategic Head of FP&A you will be responsible for leading the FP&A function. You will be providing critical financial insights and driving strategic decision-making to support the company's growth and profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of long-term financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial modelling
- Identify and assess key financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations
- Oversee the preparation of detailed financial analyses, and financial reports to senior management, highlighting key business drivers
- Evaluate potential investment opportunities and property acquisitions and support the capital allocation process, ensuring optimal use of financial resources
- Analysing the performance of the existing property portfolio and recommending strategies for value enhancement
- Partner with various departments to support strategic initiatives and financial decision-making
- Lead and mentor the FP&A team, promoting professional development and a high-performance culture
- You will be encouraging an environment of continual improvement to support a rapidly expanding business to include improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
The Successful Applicant
For this new and high-profile Head of FP&A opportunity in the Midlands, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant experience in FP&A and in a leadership role, understanding what a best-in-class FP&A function looks like
Experience of working in the property/ real estate industry is a preference
Must possess excellent financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
The role also requires a strong relationship builder with personal credibility and high impact communication and presentation skills, who can influence at all levels and convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
A proven track record of strategic thinking and driving financial performance
A proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for excellence in pursuit of business growth and success
This is a hybrid role, with at least 3 days a week in the office
What is on Offer
Competitive Basic Salary + Car + Bonus + Benefits and Excellent Progression Potential
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