Director FP&A
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | City of London, London, EC2A 2EP |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4719441_1770819021 |
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Your new company
An established, high-profile financial markets organisation is seeking a Director - FP&A to join its Finance Division in London. This is a senior, strategic role, working closely with key stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive a measurable impact on group profitability.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of margin management in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment, helping to shape financial strategy and support sustainable growth across the organisation.
Your new role
- Providing insightful analysis to support informed decision-making, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities to optimise margins
- Leading the creation and presentation of clear, compelling financial messaging and analysis to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Committee and Board
- Setting and monitoring financial targets aligned with strategic objectives to drive future margin and profitability
- Collaborating closely with Divisional and Functional CFOs and Financial Control teams to ensure accurate reporting and actionable forward-looking plans
- Championing FP&A and cross-finance initiatives, providing strategic vision and influencing key business decisions
- Leading efforts across the wider finance team to enhance data visualisation, performance insights, and adoption of best practice approaches
- Managing and mentoring junior FP&A team members, fostering professional development and promoting a high-performance culture.
What you'll need to succeed
- Extensive experience in finance leadership roles, including senior FP&A, preferably within a global, matrixed organisation.
- Proven track record of providing strategic thought leadership and effectively partnering with, and influencing, senior finance and business stakeholders.
- Strong ability to challenge assumptions, simplify complex concepts, and foster innovative thinking to define "best-in-class" practices for the organisation.
- Proactive and adaptable, able to take initiative and contribute to evolving business priorities to drive meaningful change.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey insights clearly to diverse audiences.
- Degree-qualified with professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, etc.) and/or an MBA
What you'll get in return
The ability to shape financial strategy for a leading global financial markets organisation, influence key investment decisions, and lead a high-performing, impact-driven team. This organisation values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and is committed to supporting your professional growth.
What you need to do now
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