FP&A Lead

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Mar 03, 2026
Seasonal

Job Description

Your new companyYou'll be stepping into a fast-moving, global organisation that's genuinely changing how it runs. The business is investing heavily in its Shared Services model and cost transformation agenda, with finance right at the heart of it.This is not BAU. Things are being built, reshaped and improved and senior leaders are actively looking for strong finance partners to help them do it well. If you enjoy momentum, scale and visible impact, this is a great place to be.Your new roleThis is a high-profile FP&A Lead contract where you'll sit right in the middle of the action. You'll partner closely with senior functional leaders, helping them understand their cost base, make smarter decisions and deliver real change.You'll lead cost planning, forecasting and performance insight across a large Shared Services operation, while also helping to build out new ways of working including supporting the transition of finance activity offshore. There's plenty of scope to shape processes, influence stakeholders and leave something better behind than you found it.What you'll be getting stuck into:Owning cost budgets, forecasts and long-term plans across people and non-people spendProducing sharp, senior-level reporting for C-SuiteSupporting cost optimisation, org design and efficiency initiativesBuilding and embedding strong FP&A processes in a growing Shared Services environmentActing as a trusted, commercial sounding board for senior leadersThis role needs someone comfortable rolling their sleeves up, challenging the status quo and moving at pace.What you'll need to succeedThis is one for experienced contractors who've been around the block and know how Shared Services really work.You'll do well here if you have:Deep Cost FP&A experience in large, complex organisationsA strong background in Shared Services build, operation or transformationConfidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisionsSolid budgeting, forecasting, modelling and performance reporting skillsThe ability to bring clarity to messy data and fast-changing prioritiesA pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset, you know how to make things happenIf you enjoy challenging environments, big cost bases and roles where finance genuinely matters, this one will keep you engaged.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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