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.