Head of finance

• play a critical role in shaping their financial strategy.
• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the global FP&A function, overseeing a team of professionals across various regions.
• Develop and implement the financial planning process, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive business performance, cost management, and capital efficiency.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, key business drivers, and risks/opportunities to the executive team.
• Develop comprehensive financial models to support business decisions, mergers & acquisitions, and investment planning.
• Implement KPI and performance measurement frameworks to assess financial and operational performance across global business units.
• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, providing insights into variances, trends, and recommendations for action.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across the business, providing financial guidance on new investments, growth initiatives, and market developments.
• Collaborate closely with treasury, investor relations, and operations teams to ensure a holistic view of financial strategy.
• Drive process improvement and efficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and business analytics.
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools and technologies to enhance decision-making processes.

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a large, complex, and multinational organisation
• Energy/Manufacturing sector experience strongly preferred, especially in renewable energy or utility companies.
• Proven track record of driving business performance and strategic decision-making through financial insights.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with experience working in a matrixed global environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.