FP&A Lead, Board advisory

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded FP&A professional to take on a highly visible role supporting Board-level decision making within a global, private equity backed, market-leading business. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, performance and finance, this role provides exposure to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to shape how business performance, risks and opportunities are communicated at the highest level.

The Business

Our client is a large, international organisation undergoing an exciting phase of strategic evolution and growth. Operating across multiple markets and geographies, the business places significant emphasis on data-led decision making, performance improvement and long-term value creation. This role sits within a high-profile finance team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and providing insight that directly influences strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the production of monthly, quarterly and annual Board reporting packs.

• Deliver insightful analysis on business performance, highlighting key risks, opportunities and emerging trends.

• Monitor and analyse KPIs, providing clear explanations for variances against budget and forecast.

• Develop forward-looking financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision making.

• Partner with business and functional teams to understand operational drivers and their impact on performance.

• Build clear Board-level narratives from complex financial and operational data.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across a global environment.

• Provide trusted financial insight that supports long-term value creation and strategic progress.

Required Skills & Experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Significant post-qualified finance experience, ideally gained within large and complex organisations.

• Experience working in a Private Equity backed business is definitely required.

• Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.

• Proven ability to operate effectively with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.

• Experience delivering high-quality performance reporting and business insight.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil complex information into actionable recommendations.

• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to reporting and visualisation tools, such as Power BI.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience in Board or corporate reporting environments would be advantageous.

• Commercially astute, resilient and comfortable operating within a fast-paced international environment.

If you are looking for a commercially focused FP&A role with genuine Board exposure, the opportunity to work in a fast evolving and private equity backed environment and the opportunity to influence strategic decision making within a global business, please get in touch for a confidential discussion - [email protected]