Senior Financial Planning & Analysis

Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago by Kennedy Pearce Consulting

Permanent

Full Time

Other

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted 26 September 2025 Salary £80000 - £100000 per annum + Pension, Hybrid working Location London Job type Contract Discipline Accounting & Finance Reference FPA_

KennedyPearce are partnering with a leading e-commerce platform based in London hiring an FP&A Leader on a 9 month FTC. This company offers a very flexible working enviroonment and a dog friendly office. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis ensuring decisions are data-driven, strategically aligned, and supportive of ambitious growth objectives.

This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the executive and board level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Build and scale robust financial models (profitability, long-term scenarios, investments) to underpin company-wide decisions.
Establish and evolve an investment governance framework to guide capital allocation at the executive level.

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, shaping strategic and operational decisions through financial insights.
Influence senior stakeholders by aligning financial planning with near-term goals and long-term strategy.
Champion financial discipline in evaluating, prioritising, and measuring initiatives.

Performance Management & Communication

Lead company-wide KPI and margin management, defining metrics that drive accountability and highlight trade-offs between growth and profitability.
Anticipate risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions or strategic pivots.
Deliver clear and compelling financial communication for leadership and board presentations.

Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Investment Strategy

Lead the company-wide forecasting process, working closely with business teams and executives.
Analyse competitive dynamics and internal performance to inform strategic direction.
Drive investment evaluation frameworks for new products, markets, and initiatives.

Projects & Initiatives

Lead FP&A transformation initiatives to scale reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities.
Benchmark financial performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness.

Requirements

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
Significant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance within e-commerce, marketplaces, or high-growth environments.
Proven track record of shaping financial strategies and influencing at the executive/board level.
Advanced expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and investment evaluation.
Experience designing financial frameworks that scale with business growth.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with BI/ERP tools (Looker, SQL, Planful, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

£80000 - £100000 per annum + Pension, Hybrid working