Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A focuses on reporting to the cfo, this is a broad role taking ownership of the fp&a process.

What the role involves

• Reporting to the CFO, this is a broad role taking ownership of the FP&A process.
• Develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to support decision‑making across all sites and head office.
• Build strong financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Preparing monthly variance reports and management summaries, providing accurate and actionable insights.
• Improving reporting tools, including dashboards and in‑month metrics, to drive data‑led decision‑making.
• Partner with operational leaders to support ongoing financial planning, identify risks and opportunities, and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills and requirements

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in similar roles.
• Insurance carrier experience essential with MGA/Intermediary experience desirable.
• Extensive experience of financial analysis and management reporting within a complex, detail-focused environment.
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Candidate fit

• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills.

Additional role context

• I am working with a fast-growing insurance business in London looking for a Head of FP&A to join the team in London.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of economic changes on financial performance.
• High level of Excel ability to include financial modelling skills.