Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting an established financial services organisation with the appointment of a Head of Financial Modelling & Analysis.
This is a senior, highly visible position responsible for leading complex financial modelling, scenario analysis and strategic decision support across the business.
Working closely with the FP&A Director, CFO and Executive Committee, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting major investment decisions, M&A activity, business transformation and long term financial planning.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong financial modelling specialist with extensive FP&A experience, excellent commercial judgement and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, including long term forecasts, scenario planning and valuation models.
- Lead financial modelling for M&A activity, strategic investments, partnerships and other high-profile projects.
- Independently review and challenge business cases, investment proposals and financial forecasts.
- Conduct stress testing, sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decisions.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CFO, Executive Committee and senior leadership.
- Support financial due diligence, deal valuations and integration planning.
- Establish best practices and improve financial modelling standards across the finance function.
- Partner with FP&A, Strategy and Transformation teams on complex business initiatives.
Experience & Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience within financial services or another regulated environment.
- Extensive experience within FP&A and advanced financial modelling.
- Strong technical expertise in forecasting, scenario analysis, valuation and financial modelling.
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments or major business cases desired.
- Proven ability to independently review, challenge and validate financial assumptions.
- Experience working directly with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior executives.
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical capabilities and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
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