Senior Financial Planning & Analysis

KennedyPearce are partnering with a leading e-commerce platform based in London hiring an FP&A Leader on a 9 month FTC. This company offers a very flexible working enviroonment and a dog friendly office. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive forward-looking financial planning, forecasting, and analysis ensuring decisions are data-driven, strategically aligned, and supportive of ambitious growth objectives. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the executive and board level. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities. • Build and scale robust financial models (profitability, long-term scenarios, investments) to underpin company-wide decisions. • Establish and evolve an investment governance framework to guide capital allocation at the executive level. Business Partnering • Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, shaping strategic and operational decisions through financial insights. • Influence senior stakeholders by aligning financial planning with near-term goals and long-term strategy. • Champion financial discipline in evaluating, prioritising, and measuring initiatives. Performance Management & Communication • Lead company-wide KPI and margin management, defining metrics that drive accountability and highlight trade-offs between growth and profitability. • Anticipate risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions or strategic pivots. • Deliver clear and compelling financial communication for leadership and board presentations. Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Investment Strategy • Lead the company-wide forecasting process, working closely with business teams and executives. • Analyse competitive dynamics and internal performance to inform strategic direction. • Drive investment evaluation frameworks for new products, markets, and initiatives. Projects & Initiatives • Lead FP&A transformation initiatives to scale reporting, forecasting, and planning capabilities. • Benchmark financial performance against industry leaders to ensure competitiveness. Requirements • Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). • Significant experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance within e-commerce, marketplaces, or high-growth environments. • Proven track record of shaping financial strategies and influencing at the executive/board level. • Advanced expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and investment evaluation. • Experience designing financial frameworks that scale with business growth. • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with BI/ERP tools (Looker, SQL, Planful, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus. • Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.