Head of FP&A (London)

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Title: Head of FP&A Private Equity, Technology.

Location: London

Ref: KE13540

Hybrid working (3 days office per week)

The Opportunity:

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and data-driven Head of FP&A to join a high-performing, Private Equity-backed international technology business headquartered in London. With revenues of £100m and an impressive £20m EBITDA , the company is delivering 20% year-on-year growth through a blend of organic performance and strategic M&A , typically completing 2–3 acquisitions annually.

With a clear trajectory towards a planned exit in the next 3–4 years, the business is well-capitalised by its investors and committed to continued innovation, scalability, and commercial excellence.

Reporting into a seasoned CFO with a deep track record in Private Equity and technology, the Head of FP&A will play a pivotal role in shaping the business's financial narrative—leading budgeting, forecasting, commercial insight, and data transformation, while supporting key operational decisions that drive margin and performance improvement.

The Role:

• Lead and evolve the Group FP&A function , managing two FP&A analysts and partnering closely with the Financial Controller on monthly reporting cycles.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Own the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning processes .
• Lead a data transformation project , embedding scalable, insightful reporting capabilities across the business.
• Support the ERP upgrade and implementation of FP&A tools to drive automation and analytics.
• Partner with senior stakeholders , including the Managing Director and CCO , on commercial strategy, pricing models, and new business opportunities.
• Liaise with the Private Equity investment team , providing clear financial narratives and value creation insights.

The Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA ) with strong FP&A leadership experience.
• Proven background in a Private Equity-backed and/or international growth environment , ideally within technology or digital sectors.
• Technically strong, commercially minded , and able to work at both a strategic and hands-on level.
• Demonstrable success in leading data-driven decision-making and financial transformation.
• Experienced in ERP systems and FP&A tools ; confident working with large datasets and building scalable reporting frameworks.
• High attention to detail , strong communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.
• The company promotes a fast-paced, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture where collaboration, curiosity, and ownership are key.
• Backed by Private Equity but retaining the feel of an entrepreneurial scale-up, the environment is supportive, agile, and tech-enabled—ideal for individuals who thrive on growth, complexity, and purpose.

• Seniority level
  Director

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Finance
• Industries
  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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