Interim Head of FP&A

The Ashdown Group has been engaged by a FTSE 100 business to assist them in their search for a Head of Finance, Planning and Analysis to join them on an interim basis for 6 months.

The role will be based from the offices in Essex, The Head of FP&A is responsible for leading Group Financial Planning and Analysis function, leading a team of three financial planning analysts and managers. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing the analytical and planning activities of a team, but will also be accustomed to using that information in order to shape fundamental strategic decisions and to inform structural and organizational planning at the highest level

You will be a Qualified accountant with experience providing financial support to a global business and leading a small international team. Experience developing KPI's and supporting acquisitions is required as is the experience of internal and external audit procedures. You will be an advanced user of MS Excel and PowerPoint; (SAP FC and Oracle experience considered an advantage) Strong commercial awareness, with experience of working with Business partners is necessary.

This role is likely to suit somebody who has extensive experience working in the global arena and is therefore culturally aware.