Head of Financial Planning

Head of FP&A

PE-Backed Professional Services

Remote - Occasional travel (expensed) across UK.

£100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Stanton House is working with a PE-backed professional services business who are looking for a Head of FP&A to join their team and report directly to the CFO. With a plan to exit over the coming years, the CFO needs a commercially astute number 2 to drive this function.

Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the company is currently experiencing a significant growth phase. This role will play a key part in driving financial integration and performance as the business continues its expansion through acquisitions.

This role will be largely remote, with occasional travel (once or twice a month) to the head office in the UK.

The Role:

• Build the FP&A function from the ground up, including implementing financial systems and designing reporting frameworks.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to align with the company’s strategic objectives and growth plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop the datacube, preparing the business for exit readiness.
• Oversee financial integration post-acquisition, ensuring all reporting is cohesive.
• Develop financial models to support growth, refinancing, and M&A decision-making at the senior management level.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership, driving performance and growth.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track business performance against financial targets.

About you:

• Proven experience in establishing or restructuring FP&A functions in multi-entity or international environments.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with exposure to M&A and private equity.
• Familiarity with recurring model businesses, particularly in service or timesheet-based industries.
• Expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and post-acquisition integration.
• Ability to provide strategic insights and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
• 3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with proven experience in building a datacube.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.