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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Posted 1 week ago by Citadel Source on Linkedin

Job Description: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a team in delivering financial insights that drive strategic decisions within a globally recognized organization. This pivotal role involves enhancing profitability, aligning operations, and preparing the finance function for growth during a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position requires significant leadership experience in FP&A and offers the opportunity to influence outcomes across multiple regions. The successful candidate will be part of a transformative agenda to modernize financial systems and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process across multiple entities and regions.
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual performance cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Deliver timely, insightful market and sector reporting, spotting headwinds and tailwinds early.
  • Introduce data storytelling and forward-looking financial dashboards that enable timely decision-making.
  • Champion a financial literacy programme across the practice, strengthening understanding and accountability.
  • Support scenario and sensitivity modelling to assess risk and surface commercial opportunities.
  • Produce and continuously enhance the global financial KPI suite to support performance tracking.
  • Oversee and improve consolidation processes and reporting cycles.
  • Take ownership of long-range planning models and scenario planning initiatives (1, 3, and 6-year horizons).
  • Support governance, risk management, and internal control enhancements as the business grows.
  • Manage and inspire a team of 6 finance professionals, embedding a culture of development and continuous improvement.

Skills Required:

  • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant FP&A leadership experience.
  • A track record of successfully supporting senior leadership with strategic insight.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level.
  • Comfortable navigating complex, multi-region, and matrixed environments.
  • Previous experience in delivering change through improved processes, controls, and technology.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, coach talent, and deliver results in a collaborative, agile environment.

Salary (Rate): £110,000.00 yearly

City: Greater Bristol Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a globally recognised organisation in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Director of Financial Planning & Analysis on a 12-month FTC basis. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-evolving finance leadership team at a pivotal point in the company’s strategic journey.

About you

As the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis , you will lead a team responsible for shaping and delivering financial insight that informs strategic decisions across the business. You’ll play a key role in enhancing profitability, aligning global operations, and preparing the finance function for future growth.

The role

  • Global Exposure: Operate at the heart of an international finance structure, influencing outcomes across multiple regions
  • Strategic Impact: Your insights will help shape the commercial and operational direction of the business
  • Transformation Agenda: You'll be part of a broader initiative to modernise and elevate financial systems, controls, and reporting
  • Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a skilled FP&A team, and establish a forward-thinking culture rooted in insight, excellence, and innovation

As the Director of FP&A, your role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Lead the global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process across multiple entities and regions
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual performance cycles , ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals
  • Deliver timely, insightful market and sector reporting , spotting headwinds and tailwinds early
  • Introduce data storytelling and forward-looking financial dashboards that enable timely decision-making
  • Champion a financial literacy programme across the practice, strengthening understanding and accountability
  • Support scenario and sensitivity modelling to assess risk and surface commercial opportunities
  • Produce and continuously enhance the global financial KPI suite to support performance tracking
  • Oversee and improve consolidation processes and reporting cycles
  • Take ownership of long-range planning models and scenario planning initiatives (1, 3, and 6-year horizons)
  • Support governance, risk management, and internal control enhancements as the business grows
  • Manage and inspire a team of 6 finance professionals, embedding a culture of development and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

  • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant FP&A leadership experience
  • A track record of successfully supporting senior leadership with strategic insight
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level
  • Comfortable navigating complex, multi-region, and matrixed environments
  • Previous experience in delivering change through improved processes, controls, and technology
  • Proven ability to lead teams, coach talent, and deliver results in a collaborative, agile environment

What the client has to offer

  • Salary benchmarked at circa £100-110k
  • 10% car allowance
  • Excellent benefits
  • 3 days office / 2 days from home

Sound like a good fit? For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Dan Morris at dan@citadelsource.com

Rate:

£110,000 Per year

Location:

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

IR35 Status:

Undetermined

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Industry:

Finance

Seniority Level:

Senior

Job Description: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a team in delivering financial insights that drive strategic decisions within a globally recognized organization. This pivotal role involves enhancing profitability, aligning operations, and preparing the finance function for growth during a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position requires significant leadership experience in FP&A and offers the opportunity to influence outcomes across multiple regions. The successful candidate will be part of a transformative agenda to modernize financial systems and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process across multiple entities and regions.
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual performance cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Deliver timely, insightful market and sector reporting, spotting headwinds and tailwinds early.
  • Introduce data storytelling and forward-looking financial dashboards that enable timely decision-making.
  • Champion a financial literacy programme across the practice, strengthening understanding and accountability.
  • Support scenario and sensitivity modelling to assess risk and surface commercial opportunities.
  • Produce and continuously enhance the global financial KPI suite to support performance tracking.
  • Oversee and improve consolidation processes and reporting cycles.
  • Take ownership of long-range planning models and scenario planning initiatives (1, 3, and 6-year horizons).
  • Support governance, risk management, and internal control enhancements as the business grows.
  • Manage and inspire a team of 6 finance professionals, embedding a culture of development and continuous improvement.

Skills Required:

  • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant FP&A leadership experience.
  • A track record of successfully supporting senior leadership with strategic insight.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level.
  • Comfortable navigating complex, multi-region, and matrixed environments.
  • Previous experience in delivering change through improved processes, controls, and technology.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, coach talent, and deliver results in a collaborative, agile environment.

Salary (Rate): £110,000.00 yearly

City: Greater Bristol Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a globally recognised organisation in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Director of Financial Planning & Analysis on a 12-month FTC basis. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-evolving finance leadership team at a pivotal point in the company’s strategic journey.

About you

As the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis , you will lead a team responsible for shaping and delivering financial insight that informs strategic decisions across the business. You’ll play a key role in enhancing profitability, aligning global operations, and preparing the finance function for future growth.

The role

  • Global Exposure: Operate at the heart of an international finance structure, influencing outcomes across multiple regions
  • Strategic Impact: Your insights will help shape the commercial and operational direction of the business
  • Transformation Agenda: You'll be part of a broader initiative to modernise and elevate financial systems, controls, and reporting
  • Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a skilled FP&A team, and establish a forward-thinking culture rooted in insight, excellence, and innovation

As the Director of FP&A, your role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Lead the global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting process across multiple entities and regions
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual performance cycles , ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals
  • Deliver timely, insightful market and sector reporting , spotting headwinds and tailwinds early
  • Introduce data storytelling and forward-looking financial dashboards that enable timely decision-making
  • Champion a financial literacy programme across the practice, strengthening understanding and accountability
  • Support scenario and sensitivity modelling to assess risk and surface commercial opportunities
  • Produce and continuously enhance the global financial KPI suite to support performance tracking
  • Oversee and improve consolidation processes and reporting cycles
  • Take ownership of long-range planning models and scenario planning initiatives (1, 3, and 6-year horizons)
  • Support governance, risk management, and internal control enhancements as the business grows
  • Manage and inspire a team of 6 finance professionals, embedding a culture of development and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

  • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant FP&A leadership experience
  • A track record of successfully supporting senior leadership with strategic insight
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level
  • Comfortable navigating complex, multi-region, and matrixed environments
  • Previous experience in delivering change through improved processes, controls, and technology
  • Proven ability to lead teams, coach talent, and deliver results in a collaborative, agile environment

What the client has to offer

  • Salary benchmarked at circa £100-110k
  • 10% car allowance
  • Excellent benefits
  • 3 days office / 2 days from home

Sound like a good fit? For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Dan Morris at dan@citadelsource.com

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