Head of Financial Planning & Performance

Develop, manage and execute all aspects of the organisation's financial planning, financial performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting processes. Financial leadership of the strategic planning process, and supporting the CFO and CEO with development of the overall Group strategy. Influence and drive change within the organisation to deliver upon the strategic financial commitments.,

• Define and embed a clear financial performance framework, with metrics that directly support shareholder value creation and long-term sustainable growth.
• Provide timely visibility of business performance against budget, forecast and strategic targets, highlighting implications for future financial outcomes.
• Identify, analyse and communicate the key drivers of financial performance, including emerging risks and opportunities, through insightful and proactive use of data.
• Ensure business leaders understand financial performance measures, their strategic importance, and their accountability for delivering agreed outcomes.
• Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive actions, behaviours and decision-making that maximise value creation and business performance.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and insight to key stakeholders, including the Board, shareholders, lenders and regulators.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles and ongoing financial performance reviews across the Group.
• Own and continuously develop the Group's strategic financial model, providing analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, investment decisions and capital allocation.
• Partner with the CEO and CFO to shape, evaluate and execute the Group's strategic priorities and long-term growth agenda.
• Communicate financial results, trends and future performance outlooks in a clear and compelling manner, ensuring alignment between financial objectives, business strategy and organisational accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management processes, leveraging data, technology and best practice.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Financial Planning & Performance function, attracting, retaining and developing exceptional talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence.