We’re excited to be partnering with a leading Retail Group to appoint a Head of Financial Planning, a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the finance function.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced FP&A leader to shape and drive a unified, forward-looking financial planning strategy across a complex, fast-paced organisation.

Reporting to the Director of FP&A, you will lead the delivery of the Group’s 5-year plan, annual budget, and in-year forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and providing clear insight to senior stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Driving a joined-up, cross-functional planning approach across P&L, cash, and performance metrics
• Providing forward-looking insight, challenge, and analysis to executive leadership
• Leading planning transformation, improving processes, systems, and forecasting accuracy
• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement and commercial curiosity
• Supporting Board-level decision-making through high-quality analysis and storytelling

Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualified experience in FP&A leadership
• Proven track record of leading planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating at Board level
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight
• A natural leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Passionate about driving performance, improving processes, and developing teams