As Head of Financial Planning, you will develop financial strategies, assess impacts of decisions, forecast outcomes, and lead a finance team.
HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING / MANCHESTER / HYBRID / £65000-£75000 & GREAT BENEFITS
About The Team / Role
Exciting new opening for an experienced Head of Financial Planning to join a rapidly expanding, international organisation. Hybrid working and extensive benefits package.
This is a senior leadership role within the Europe Fleet line of Business for WEX, responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies that align to the company’s overall objective.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary, £65000-£75000 based upon experience
- Annual company bonus
- 37.5 hour week- Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
- Hybrid working from our Manchester office (1-2 days per week)
- Industry leading pension
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays – with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
- Life assurance & Income protection
- Discount & perks platform
- GymFlex membership & Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee wellbeing platform
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Developing long-term financial plans with dynamic and flexible models
- Asses the potential impact of strategic decisions
- Forecasting 5 year outturns
- Evaluating Financial data to identify opportunities and risks
- Preparing and presenting reports to senior management and stakeholders
- Providing insights and recommendations for decision making
- Recommending cost reduction strategies and impact this may have
- Evaluating investment opportunities
- Making recommendations on capital investment and supporting the capital planning process
- Maximise returns on investments including CAC/LTV and customer profitability
- Act as a trusted advisor providing financial insights to drive informed decision making
- Communicate financial information effectively to build trust and transparency
- Lead and develop a direct team of 3
- Set expectations to lead a high performing team that embody excellent delivery and quality
- Actively support Director of FP&A Strategy and Data and Operational directors
- Contribute to the leadership of the wider International Finance team
- Direct and Prioritise team activities in line with business priorities
Experience You’ll Bring
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified
- Solid experience of strategic decision making
- Can lead and influence a team of Finance professionals
- Ability and skill to analyse and provide insight on large datasets
- Strong understating of economic indicators
- Ability to break down complex problems
- Ability to think critically and develop long term strategies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy and precision
What’s next?
If you believe you have the experience and skillset to hit the ground running in this Head of Financial Planning position, then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Top Skills
Data Analysis
Economic Indicators
Financial Modeling
Financial Reporting
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