FP&A Director

Job in London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Trace Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, VP/Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Management
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

26th August, 2026

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, London, Financial Services - - 180,000 + package We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to take enterprise-wide ownership of the Group’s financial outlook, planning, performance and long-term value creation. This is a high-impact strategic leadership role, working closely with the Group Finance Director, CFO, CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.

You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, capital allocation and investment decisions, while acting as a senior voice in determining the choices and trade-offs that drive Group performance.

Key areas of accountability include:

Owning the Group’s short, medium and long-term financial outlook, including 3–10+ year scenario planning

Leading Group budgeting, forecasting and performance delivery

Owning capital allocation strategy, investment decisions and valuation outcomes

Driving cost management, efficiency and enterprise transformation

Turning financial data and insight into clear decisions and measurable value

Owning the financial narrative for Executive and Board reporting

Leading the transformation of FP&A into a forward-looking, decision-owning function

Building and developing a high-performing FP&A team and leadership pipeline

Strengthening financial governance, decision frameworks and accountability across the Group This is an opportunity for a senior, commercially minded finance leader who wants genuine enterprise influence and accountability—not simply to advise on decisions, but to own them and their outcomes.

Experience Needed:

Over 10 years experience in Group FP&A form a large, complex organisation – preferably listedA background in Banking, Insurance or other Financial Services is ideal

Strong leadership skills are essential

Must have experience in Finance Change and Transformation Must have strong MI and Data systems experience, Anaplan would be an advantageA brilliant relationship manager with the ability influence at the highest level If you’re an experienced FP&A, strategic finance or commercial finance leader with the breadth, judgement and influence to operate at Group/Board level, we’d love to hear from you.