Head of FP&A

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.