Head of Finance - FP&A

Head of Finance - FP&A Location: North Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 Pro Rata Contract: Fixed-Term Contract | 3-6 Months The Opportunity 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. The Role 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

About You 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

The Package

£80,000 - £100,000 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.