Head of FP&A – Property & Private Equity

About the role

Our client, a leading PE‑backed business with significant institutional backing, is expanding nationally and seeks a senior finance leader to head the FP&A function. Reporting to the CFO, you will own budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across a high‑growth, multi‑site organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Own the annual budget, long‑range plan and rolling forecast, providing clear visibility over future financial and operational performance.
• Establish high‑quality reporting on revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, capital expenditure and other key metrics.
• Lead monthly management performance reporting and contribute to Board, shareholder, lender and investor reporting.
• Analyse performance against budget and forecast, delivering commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Develop scenario and sensitivity models to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, COO and broader leadership team to challenge assumptions and improve decision‑making.
• Support acquisition and development opportunities with financial modelling and investment analysis.
• Build and develop the FP&A capability, setting high standards for analysis, reporting and business partnering.

Required profile

• CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification with strong FP&A or commercial finance experience.
• Current senior FP&A role (e.g., Senior FP&A Manager, Head of Commercial Finance, Senior Finance Manager).
• Experience in a PE‑backed, acquisitive or high‑growth environment.
• Multi‑site experience, preferably in property, infrastructure, retail, hospitality or consumer services.

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Driver‑based forecasting capability.
• Strong commercial understanding of EBITDA, cash flow, capital allocation and valuation drivers.
• Experience with ERP implementation, reporting automation and business intelligence tools.