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TRIBU Search

Head of Financial Planning

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 120,000 /year

Full Time

02-02-2026

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Job Specifications

We are working with the CFO of a large, complex, multi-site operating business at a pivotal stage in its evolution. The organisation operates across multiple revenue streams and third-party partners and is entering a period of heightened financial focus, financing activity, and value creation.

The CFO is seeking a Head of FP&A to bring rigour, insight, and operational realism to financial planning. The immediate priority is to move from an investor-led, top-down view to a robust bottom-up FP&A model, providing clear visibility of performance, risks, and commercial levers.

The role

Design and deliver a fully integrated bottom-up FP&A model across multiple revenue streams
Introduce strong Actual vs Forecast discipline and performance insight
Develop rolling NOI forecasts grounded in operational reality
Act as a commercial partner to the CFO and senior stakeholders, translating analysis into actionable business decisions
Engage directly with operators in a hands-on, business-facing capacity

The person

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Operating at FP&A Manager or Head of FP&A level
Strong commercial mindset with a proven track record in business partnering
Robust financial modelling capability, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and cashflow
Confident influencing non-finance stakeholders and operating in complex environments
Experience in operational businesses such as hospitality, leisure, retail, ticketing, or Food & Beverage strongly preferred

This is a high-impact role with immediate visibility and influence, offered on an interim or interim-to-permanent basis with genuine scope to grow.

About the Company

TRIBU is old English for Tribe. TRIBU search is based in our belief in kinship, community and a common purpose. We provide search and advisory services to founders and investors of growth businesses, who are typically VC or PE backed. At TRIBU we're passionate about helping our clients achieve their growth goals. Founded with the belief that values matter, we care genuinely about building long-lasting relationships with our clients and being a trusted partner every step of the way with our candidates. We take pride in going ... Know more