Head of Financial Planning & Insights

Finatal Southampton, England, United Kingdom3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsTitle: Head of Financial Planning & InsightsLocation: Southampton 2x per week (with the ability to expense an overnight stay)MT91781The OpportunityFinatal are supporting a PE-backed IT managed services business with a first-time FP&A leadership hire which presents a rare chance to build a best-in-class commercial finance function from the ground up. You will report directly to the CFO and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, providing the insights and rigour to drive EBITDA growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and own the FP&A function, processes, and tools to support a growing and acquisitive businessMaintain a robust 3-year financial model and long-term forecasting frameworkDeliver actionable commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions and operational performanceLead on budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance reporting across the groupSupport M&A activity, with a particular focus on post-merger integration and harmonisation of financial reportingAct as a key business partner across departments, including Sales, Operations, and TechnologyRecruit and develop a high-performing FP&A teamRequirementsA strategic and hands-on FP&A leader with experience in private equity-backed, fast-growth, or acquisitive environmentsStrong commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering insights that drive EBITDA improvementExpertise in building forecasting models and financial frameworks from scratchExposure to post-merger integration and supporting M&A activitiesComfortable operating in a high-change, high-growth environment — and excited to build and scale a functionStrong interpersonal skills — able to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisationSeniority level Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function FinanceIndustries Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Finatal by 2xGet notified about new Head of Financial Planning jobs in Southampton, England, United Kingdom .Chandler’s Ford, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoChandler’s Ford, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoIsle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoNewtown, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoClient Manager – Financial Planning – Fareham Fareham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSufficiency and Capital Strategy Manager (Education), PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr