Director Strategic Finance and FP&A

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance and FP&A in London. This pivotal role involves leading financial planning and analysis while ensuring effective capital allocation. The successful candidate will oversee global reporting, enhance liquidity management, and develop a high-performing finance team. Candidates should possess significant finance leadership experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, including excellent benefits and a commitment to diversity and innovation within the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in international or Pan-European environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global management reporting and planning process.
• Monitor and challenge performance against targets.
• Optimize and manage liquidity-related reporting.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

FP&A expertise

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Team development

Education

Professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Director, Strategic Finance and FP&A page is loaded## Director, Strategic Finance and FP&Alocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_00038035**We’re looking for a Director, Strategic Finance and FP&A to join us in Chelsea, London.**The Director, Strategic Finance and FP&A is a critical leadership role within Liberty Global’s strategic finance function. The role combines responsibility for capital allocation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and liquidity management, while also supporting broader strategic finance initiatives. The Director will lead the global management reporting and long-range planning processes, oversee group liquidity planning and reporting, and ensure optimal allocation of capital across the business. Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, a focus on value creation, and the ability to develop and lead a high-performing team.Capital Allocation* Lead the Global Management Reporting and Planning process, encompassing KPIs, Adjusted EBITDA, Capex, and OFCF metrics.* Monitor and challenge OpCo & JV performance versus internal and external targets, analysing variances from plan and recommending course corrections.* Optimise and manage the reporting structure in the consolidated financial reporting system: developing, reviewing and testing the technical implementation of new and changed KPIs.* Benchmark Opcos / business segments to ensure capital is appropriately allocated and identify best practices to be shared across the Group.* Lead the Group’s long-range planning processes – the Long Range Plan and Long Range Roll.* Perform appropriate scenario / sensitivity analysis, in the context of macro events, competitive developments and strategy.* Co-ordinate with Investor Relations to support external messaging.* Develop and monitor in-year employee bonus plans and multi-year Executive LTIP schemes.Liquidity* Lead the planning, consolidation and reporting of Group Liquidity, including performance monitoring versus internal and external targets.* Analyse deviations from original plans and provide recommendations for course correction.* Co-ordinate with Tax, Treasury and Technical Accounting to manage below-OFCF metrics (Interest Income, Interest Expense, Working Capital, Tax) in monthly reporting, rolling forecasts and long-term planning.* Support Strategy and M&A with capital structure and financing assumptions for standalone financials where relevant.* Optimise and manage liquidity-related reporting, ensuring consistent implementation of new and updated KPIs.Strategic Finance & Growth Support* Provide ad hoc support on business planning and narrative development for senior management presentations (FLT, ELT).* Lead and manage the preparation of detailed financial models to analyze the impact of the transaction on key financial metrics and value drivers* Lead work with Strategy and / or M&A to challenge key business plan assumptions and ensure key finance inputs such as Tax, Treasury, Working Capital and Accounting are confirmed by the relevant subject matter experts* Support delivery of alignment of Corporate Shared Services and costs to the portfolio.Leadership & Internal Engagement* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.* Facilitate relationship building between Liberty Global and portfolio businesses.* Contribute to Liberty Global’s internal initiatives, including recruitment, training, marketing and networking**We tend to look for people with:**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:* Proven senior finance leadership experience, with strong FP&A and capital allocation expertise* Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, while maintaining a strategic perspective* Excellent presentation skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships* Creative and collaborative approach to problem solving.* Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teamsPREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:* Professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACA or equivalent) preferred.* Financial experience in budgeting, forecasting, business case development, modelling and project co-ordination.* Experience in international or Pan-European environments.* Prior exposure to Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Big 4 desirable* Competitive salary + Bonus* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more* Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance* Matched pension contribution up to 10%* Access to our car benefit scheme* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team**Who we are:**Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.