Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

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
  
  
  
  

The successful candidate will have

• 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.