Head of Financial Planning Analysis

We are working with a growing real estate business seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to support its financial planning, forecasting and commercial analysis function.Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, this role will play a key part in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and providing greater visibility over the business's portfolio and investment activities.The successful candidate will combine strong technical FP&A expertise with a commercial mindset, translating financial information into meaningful insights to support business growth, investment decisions and long-term value creation.Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, regular forecasting cycles and long-term financial planning, ensuring financial plans align with business objectives.Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, investment appraisals and strategic decision-making.Portfolio Performance: Analyse financial performance across the real estate portfolio, monitoring rental income, occupancy, operating costs, net operating income and asset-level profitability.Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate, insightful management reports, providing clear analysis of financial performance, variances against budget and key business drivers.Business Partnering: Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Property, Asset Management, Investment and Operations to support commercial decisions and improve financial performance.Cash Flow & Capital Planning: Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and capital expenditure analysis, including refurbishment, development and asset improvement programmes.Investment Analysis: Assist with acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and investment decisions through financial modelling, sensitivity analysis and assessment of potential returns.Performance Management: Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improved efficiency and profitability.Process Improvement: Enhance FP&A processes, reporting tools and financial systems to improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial information.Stakeholder Reporting: Present financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.Candidate ProfileACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance or financial planning within a medium-sized or large organisation.Experience within real estate, property investment, property development or the wider real assets sector is highly desirable.Strong financial modelling skills, including forecasting, cash flow analysis, scenario planning and investment appraisal.Understanding of property-level financial performance, portfolio metrics and capital expenditure.