Head of FP&A

Northampton Business Directory; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis. This strategic role involves overseeing budgeting and forecasting, driving efficiency, and partnering with senior management. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong background in finance and ambition for leadership growth. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear pathway for career progression

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Qualifications

• Strong practice background in finance.
• Proven experience in FP&A and business partnering.
• Ambitious with a desire for leadership growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities for budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial insight to drive business growth.
• Enhance reporting capabilities and internal controls.

Skills

Commercial finance leadership

Financial insight

Performance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Technical accounting skills

Systems improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Job Title: Head of FP&A (Finance Planning & Analysis)

Location: Daventry
Type: Full-time - Hybrid working

About the Role

We are looking for commercially minded finance leader to join our client as Head of FP&A.

This is a key strategic role, responsible for driving financial insight, shaping business decisions, and partnering with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have the ambition and capability to step up into a broader leadership role in the future, making this an excellent career development opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Act as a trusted business partner, providing financial insight and challenge to drive growth and efficiency.
• Oversee stock valuation and other technical operational accounting areas.
• Drive systems improvements and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement process improvements across the business.

About You

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with a strong practice background.
• Proven experience in FP&A and business partnering.
• Excellent technical accounting skills with a hands‑on approach.
• Strong track record in systems and process improvement.
• Ambitious, with the desire and capability to progress into a broader leadership role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A clear pathway for career progression.
• Opportunity to shape financial processes and influence business strategy.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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