VP - Head of FP&A

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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We are looking for a VP - Head of FP&A to join the Finance team, to be based in Edinburgh or London. This role reports directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and grow the FP&A function, developing processes, systems, and reporting structures that leverage technology to reflect industry leading practices and align with private equity expectations. 
• Conduct a thorough review of financial performance to understand drivers, enhance visibility and influence informed decision-making across all four reporting segments. 
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to support the company’s ambitious product and market growth strategy. 
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, ensuring robust financial planning across the business. 
• Work closely with senior leadership, segment and functional leaders to provide financial insight and commercial analysis. 
• Leverage data analytics to drive performance tracking, profitability analysis, and business case evaluations for new initiatives. 
• Support M&A activity by assessing financial performance, analysing synergy opportunities and integrating acquisitions.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence to improve reporting and analysis across the business.

The Requirements 

• A qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable FP&A leadership experience. 
• Proven track record of building or scaling an FP&A function, ideally within a Private Equity-backed business. 
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis expertise, with an ability to drive data-led decision-making. 
• Experience working with large data sets and financial modelling tools – exposure to data analytics platforms is advantageous. 
• A leadership mentality, with experience in team management or function-building. 
• SaaS or recurring revenue model experience is highly desirable. 
• Ability to partner with key stakeholders across finance, operations, and senior leadership, acting as a bridge between finance and commercial decision-makers.
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to understand and explain business drivers to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues into easily understood key drivers. 

Why Join? 

• Opportunity to build and shape a critical function alongside executive level leaders in a high-growth, acquisitive business. 
• Be a part of an industry leader working alongside talented colleagues across the world.
• Work closely with Private Equity leadership, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making at the highest level. 
• Be a key player in a highly visible role, offering career progression and upside. 
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can influence outcomes and make a tangible impact on business performance in a timely manner. 
• This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of a vital function, drive meaningful change, and contribute to the future success of a thriving Private Equity-backed company. 

Expectations

• We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

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