A leading, operationally complex organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their senior leadership team in Watford. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a business that values clarity, collaboration, and impactful decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and other senior leaders, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and analysis are delivered with precision and integrity. What you''ll do: As Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play an instrumental role in shaping both short-term forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure that all aspects of financial planning are aligned with organisational objectives. You will be responsible for delivering insightful analysis that supports critical business decisions while maintaining rigorous standards of data quality. By managing a dedicated FPandA team, you will foster an environment focused on continuous improvement through automation and process enhancement. Your ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations will be essential in supporting the CFO''s agenda and enabling the wider leadership team to achieve their goals. Take full ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes across profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet for the enti