Head of Financial Planning & Performance

Location: Greater London

# Head of Financial Planning & Performance General Business London Full -time
* Home##### Company Description
** Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
** We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
** Expertise:
** We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
** Trust**:
We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
** Scale**:
With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.#####

Job Description
** PURPOSE OF THE JOB
** Develop, manage and execute all aspects of the organisation’s financial planning, financial performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting processes.  Financial leadership of the strategic planning process, and supporting the CFO and CEO with development of the overall Group strategy.  Influence and drive change within the organisation to deliver upon the strategic financial commitments.
** MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Define and embed a clear financial performance framework, with metrics that directly support shareholder value creation and long-term sustainable growth.
* Provide timely visibility of business performance against budget, forecast and strategic targets, highlighting implications for future financial outcomes.
* Identify, analyse and communicate the key drivers of financial performance, including emerging risks and opportunities, through insightful and proactive use of data.
* Ensure business leaders understand financial performance measures, their strategic importance, and their accountability for delivering agreed outcomes.
* Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive actions, behaviours and decision-making that maximise value creation and business performance.
* Deliver high-quality financial reporting and insight to key stakeholders, including the Board, shareholders, lenders and regulators.
* Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles and ongoing financial performance reviews across the Group.
* Own and continuously develop the Group’s strategic financial model, providing analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, investment decisions and capital allocation.
* Partner with the CEO and CFO to shape, evaluate and execute the Group’s strategic priorities and long-term growth agenda.
* Communicate financial results, trends and future performance outlooks in a clear and compelling manner, ensuring alignment between financial objectives, business strategy and organisational accountability.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management processes, leveraging data, technology and best practice.
* Build, lead and develop a high-performing Financial Planning & Performance function, attracting, retaining and developing exceptional talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.##### Qualifications Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven experience in financial planning, performance management and strategic finance leadership.
* Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex financial and operational challenges.
* Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable financial outcomes and communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences.
* Excellent…