Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Posted 15 days 20 hours ago by Promatchconsultancy
Locations: Dingwall, Edinburgh or Montrose.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute and analytically driven Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join a dynamic business with operations across Scotland. This senior role will be pivotal in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting decision-making at board level.
ProMatch Consultancy is exclusively managing the recruitment for this appointment, offering a confidential and consultative process for candidates ready to make a strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Financial Planning
- Leading the budgeting, forecasting and rolling cash flow processes
- Owning the end-to-end planning cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Financial Analysis & Insight
- Interrogating financial data to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Delivering actionable insights to support strategic decisions and risk management
- Performance Management
- Overseeing monthly management reporting and KPI tracking
- Preparing board-level reports with clear, concise financial commentary
- Business Partnering
- Collaborating with operational teams to optimise performance
- Ensuring departments are equipped with the financial data they need to deliver on objectives
- Financial Modelling
- Maintaining and evolving the three-statement model for forecasting and investment appraisal
- Supporting scenario planning and covenant tracking with robust modelling
- External Reporting & Audit
- Preparing external reports in line with listing requirements
- Liaising with auditors and ensure timely, accurate responses during year-end
- Accounts Preparation
- Leading year-end accounts preparation using Caseware
- Ensuring compliance with IFRS and provide supporting calculations
- Process Improvement
- Driving enhancements in reporting and analytics
- Optimising systems and data capture to support deeper financial insight
- Proven experience in FP&A leadership, ideally within a listed or multi-site business
- A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA preferential) and a relevant degree in finance or a related discipline
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and modelling capability
- Confident communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable working across functions and presenting at board level
This is a high-impact strategic role, ideal for someone ready to lead, challenge and shape financial thinking at the heart of the business. In return, you'll receive a competitive and negotiable salary package, with benefits tailored to reflect your experience and the value you bring.