Head of FP&A - 8 Month FTC

Overview

This role is an 8 month fixed-term contract.

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

The Head of FP&A plays a pivotal role in driving BRE's financial performance and strategic decision-making. As part of the Finance senior leadership team, this role supports sustainable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis and effective performance management.

Your role at BRE

• Lead the FP&A function, providing high-quality financial planning, analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Own the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting and multi-year planning processes, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with organisational objectives
• Deliver monthly management reporting and live forecasting, highlighting key risks, opportunities and performance against budget and KPIs
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to support financial strategy, performance management and robust action planning
• Strengthen and continuously improve FP&A processes, systems and controls to enhance transparency, efficiency and automation
• Lead and develop the FP&A team, ensuring effective delivery of core outputs and continuous improvement across the function.

What we are looking for

• A qualified finance professional with significant senior-level FP&A experience
• Strong capability in leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting at organisational level
• Proven ability to provide clear, actionable financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing across complex organisations
• A strong track record of improving FP&A processes, systems and ways of working
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment, with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance - 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme - Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities - Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development - Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work location

Flexi-Hybrid - This role is mostly remote, with an expectation to attend meetings in our Watford based office twice per quarter.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.