Head of Finance - FP&A

Head of Finance - FP&A

Location:

North Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: 80, Pro Rata

Contract:

Fixed-Term Contract 3-6 Months

Hamilton Woods Associates are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit a Head of Finance - FP&A on an initial 3-6 month fixed-term contract.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially focused finance professional who thrives on driving performance, improving financial visibility and supporting strategic decision‑making. Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will lead the planning, forecasting and performance management agenda whilst providing commercial insight across the wider business.

This opportunity would suit an experienced FP&A leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands‑on level, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes
• Developing robust financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision‑making
• Delivering insightful management information, financial reporting and executive commentary
• Driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, planning processes and financial performance visibility
• Providing commercial analysis and recommendations to support business growth and profitability
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across finance, commercial and operational functions
• Supporting strategic projects, investment decisions and business initiatives
• Establishing best practice governance and accountability across planning cycles
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting, planning and performance management processes
• Leading finance transformation and change initiatives where required

We are seeking a qualified accountant with significant FP&A and commercial finance experience gained within a complex, fast‑paced environment.

You will possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Significant experience within FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering functions
• Previous experience operating at Head of Finance, Head of FP&A or Senior FP&A Manager level
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• A proven ability to challenge and support senior leadership teams
• Experience driving change, transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced and evolving environment

• 80, Pro Rata
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Initial 3‑6 month fixed‑term contract
• High‑profile role with significant exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing and evolving organisation

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Joe Gorman at Hamilton Woods Associates.