Head of FP&A

Harper May

  • Camden Town, North West London
  • £120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Harper May is working with a fast-growing cosmetics brand known for its innovation, strong market presence, and customer-focused approach. As the business continues its domestic and international expansion, they are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across the organisation.Role Overview:
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of FP&A will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, delivering strategic insight to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth. This is a pivotal role with visibility across the business, ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and experience in a product-led, fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead the FP&A function, driving the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cyclesDeliver monthly performance reporting, KPI dashboards, and financial analysis to the leadership teamProvide financial insight to support strategic decisions across sales, marketing, and operationsAnalyse margins, pricing, and product performance to support profitability initiativesEvaluate new product launches, market entry strategies, and business casesEnhance financial modelling capabilities and scenario planning across the organisationContinuously improve planning tools, systems, and processesManage and develop a growing FP&A teamCandidate Profile:ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experienceBackground in FP&A roles within FMCG, retail, or cosmetics strongly preferredExceptional analytical skills and advanced Excel/modelling capabilitiesStrong communication and business partnering skills, with experience working across departmentsConfident leading planning processes in a dynamic and high-growth environmentFamiliarity with planning/reporting systems such as Power BI, Anaplan, or SAP

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