Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - International Banking Group - London - £115,000 + benefits
We are partnering confidentially with an international banking group to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis into its London finance function. This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for leading FP&A across the business, providing strategic financial insight to senior leadership, and driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a complex banking environment.
Sitting at the centre of Finance, this position plays a key role in supporting the UK CFO, CEO, and Board with high-quality financial analysis, forward-looking insight, and robust planning processes. You will lead a small team while working closely with stakeholders across treasury, corporate banking, and senior management.
The Opportunity
Role: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: London
Working model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established international banking group with a strong presence in London and operations across multiple global financial centres. The organisation operates across treasury, markets, and corporate banking activities, supporting a broad institutional client base and maintaining a robust regulatory and governance framework.
Known for its technical expertise, prudent risk management, and collaborative culture, the bank offers a professional environment where finance plays a central role in supporting complex financial products and ensuring the highest standards of reporting, control, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process across all business areas.
- Provide forward-looking financial analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to inform management decisions.
- Deliver regular reporting and performance analysis across income, costs, balance sheet, and KPIs.
Strategic Analysis & Business Partnering
- Provide strategic financial insight to the UK CFO, CEO, Board, and Group Finance.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across treasury and corporate banking functions regarding financial performance.
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-financial audiences.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, motivate, and develop a small FP&A team.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the function.
Controls, Governance & Process Improvement
- Ensure robust controls, procedures, and policies across FP&A processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and systems.
- Support operational risk management within the finance function.
Your Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
- Extensive experience within a banking finance function, ideally supporting treasury or corporate banking teams.
- Proven FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience within a regulated environment.
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing small teams.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly to senior, non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong systems awareness.
- Experience improving processes and implementing efficiencies.
What's on Offer
- Salary: £115,000 per annum.
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the London office.
- Senior, visible role supporting executive leadership.
- Opportunity to lead FP&A within a complex international banking environment.
- Professional, collaborative finance culture with strong governance and standards.
