Head of FP&A - Corporate Planning & Analysis

Head of FP&A - Corporate Planning & Analysis

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting around 25,000 animals daily across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long‑term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

• Own and manage the annual budgeting and multi‑year planning cycle, coordinating inputs across all business units and central functions to produce a consolidated, Board‑ready financial plan
• Lead the monthly and quarterly forecast process, ensuring timely, accurate and insightful reforecasts that reflect the latest trading conditions and strategic priorities
• Challenge and interrogate business unit submissions, bringing rigour and consistency to assumptions, phasing and presentation
• Develop and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and longer‑range strategic modelling
• Continuously improve planning processes, timelines and tools, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy and a particular focus on driving forward the use of the new Oracle planning module to fully utilise its capabilities

• Lead the production of key monthly Group information on P&L and cash flow reporting versus plan, prior year and external benchmarks
• Provide deep‑dive analysis on variances, identifying root causes and translating financial data into clear, actionable narrative for senior stakeholders including the Exec team
• Assist with the development and maintenance of KPI dashboards and scorecards that track financial and operational performance across the Group
• Benchmark Group and divisional performance against relevant external measures, sector peers and market indicators, providing context and competitive intelligence
• Ensure reporting is accurate, consistent and aligned with the Group’s accounting policies and governance standards

• Build strong, credible relationships with divisional finance teams, operational leaders and Group functions, acting as a trusted advisor on performance and planning matters
• Present financial analysis and insight clearly to senior leadership, adapting communication style to audience and context
• Support the Group FP&A Director in preparing Board and investor materials, including Board packs
• Collaborate closely with the Group Accounting, Tax, Treasury and Strategy teams to ensure joined‑up financial planning and reporting

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of around nine, including two direct reports, fostering a high‑performance culture built on accountability, development and collaboration
• Set clear objectives and manage performance, supporting the professional growth of team members and building a strong pipeline of future talent
• Create an environment of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to challenge existing processes and adopt better ways of working

• Champion the ongoing development of FP&A systems, tools and data infrastructure, working with IT, finance transformation and systems teams to enhance capability
• Drive automation and standardisation of reporting and planning processes to improve speed, accuracy and scalability as the business grows
• Maintain and develop robust financial controls and governance frameworks within the FP&A function

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post‑qualified experience in a complex, multi‑site or multi‑divisional environment
• Proven experience in a senior FP&A role, with ownership of planning, forecasting and management reporting cycles
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing and developing multi‑person finance teams
• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Commercially astute, with the…