Head of FP&A

Harper May is working with a fast-growing cosmetics brand known for its innovation, strong market presence, and customer-focused approach. As the business continues its domestic and international expansion, they are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across the organisation.

Role Overview:
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of FP&A will oversee all aspects of financial planning and analysis, delivering strategic insight to support commercial decision-making and long-term growth. This is a pivotal role with visibility across the business, ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and experience in a product-led, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the FP&A function, driving the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles

Deliver monthly performance reporting, KPI dashboards, and financial analysis to the leadership team

Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions across sales, marketing, and operations

Analyse margins, pricing, and product performance to support profitability initiatives

Evaluate new product launches, market entry strategies, and business cases

Enhance financial modelling capabilities and scenario planning across the organisation

Continuously improve planning tools, systems, and processes

Manage and develop a growing FP&A team

Candidate Profile:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience

Background in FP&A roles within FMCG, retail, or cosmetics strongly preferred

Exceptional analytical skills and advanced Excel/modelling capabilities

Strong communication and business partnering skills, with experience working across departments

Confident leading planning processes in a dynamic and high-growth environment

Familiarity with planning/reporting systems such as Power BI, Anaplan, or SAP