Job title: Head of FP&A
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Industry & Commerce
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Glasgow
Job published: 06/05/2026
Job ID: 40827

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, globally operating organisation undergoing a significant finance transformation. With a strong reputation in its sector and a focus on continuous improvement, the business is investing heavily in building out best-in-class finance capabilities.

This newly created Head of FP&A role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision support across the organisation.

Why Work Here?

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus scheme  
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility after onboarding
  • Opportunity to build and lead a function from scratch
  • High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
  • Involvement in a large-scale finance transformation programme
  • Strong culture focused on collaboration, development, and continuous improvement

Job

The role of Head of FP&A will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

  • Establishing and building the FP&A function, including processes, controls, and team structure
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles aligned to strategic objectives
  • Delivering high-quality monthly and quarterly performance reporting with insightful variance analysis
  • Developing robust financial models to support pricing, investment decisions, and commercial strategy
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders and business unit leaders to drive performance and decision-making
  • Providing actionable financial insights to support operational and strategic initiatives
  • Enhancing reporting capability through improved tools, dashboards, and data integrity
  • Leading and developing a team of Finance Business Partners, fostering a strong business partnering culture
  • Supporting broader finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

You

As Head of FP&A you will be skilled and or qualified in the following:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in FP&A leadership roles, ideally including building or transforming a function
  • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and non-finance leaders
  • Experience delivering strategic financial insight in a commercial environment
  • Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial planning tools
  • Exposure to Power BI or similar analytics tools is advantageous
  • Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we are committed to delivering a high-quality, transparent recruitment experience. If you are looking for a role where you can truly shape a finance function and influence business strategy, we would be keen to speak with you.

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.