Key Achievements:

• Led the FP&A function, improving financial insight and decision-making, increasing forecast accuracy by 30%.

• Designed and optimised budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, aligning financial plans with business strategy.

• Implemented automated management reporting and performance tools, saving 20+ hours per month and improving data quality.

• Standardised financial planning and reporting frameworks across multiple business units, enabling consistent group-level performance management.

• Strengthened FP&A governance, controls, and risk management, reducing financial errors and improving decision reliability.

• Oversaw management reporting, KPIs, and executive dashboards, delivering timely, accurate insights for senior leadership.

• Improved cash flow forecasting and working capital management, enhancing liquidity and operational resilience.

• Introduced advanced variance analysis, scenario planning, and financial modelling to support strategic and investment decisions.

• Led FP&A system implementations and automation projects, enhancing reporting accuracy, analytical capability, and operational efficiency.

• Built and developed high-performing FP&A teams, creating multiple internal promotions and succession pipelines.

• Streamlined planning and reporting processes across divisions, reducing delays and reconciliation issues.

• Delivered £500K in annual cost savings through strategic cost analysis and efficiency initiatives.

• Enhanced revenue forecasting, expense management, and financial performance tracking.

• Partnered closely with operations, commercial teams, and leadership to improve profitability and financial insight.

• Introduced scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate growth, risk, and investment opportunities.

• Developed and maintained FP&A policies, frameworks, and best practices to support scalable growth.

• Led finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and reducing manual processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the FP&A function, ensuring high-quality financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

• Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to senior leadership to support decision-making and growth initiatives.

• Drive cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and liquidity planning.

• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases for strategic projects and investments.

• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial outcomes.

• Oversee management reporting, KPIs, and executive dashboards.

• Lead FP&A systems, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Ensure strong FP&A governance, controls, and risk management frameworks.

• Manage, mentor, and develop FP&A team members to deliver high performance.

• Coordinate with accounting, tax, auditors, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.