Director FP&A - 8 month Contract - Immediate Start

Senior Director, FP&A (Interim)

Immediate Start

Location: London
Reporting to: Group CFO

Overview

Luxury lifestyle business.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the Group's financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis across a portfolio of global luxury lifestyle brands. This role is central to supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing visibility on performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts across all business units
• Develop robust, driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis
• Ensure alignment between financial plans and strategic priorities across brands and geographies

Performance Management

• Oversee monthly and quarterly performance reviews, providing clear insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers
• Track key KPIs including occupancy, yield, pricing, and segment profitability
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable mitigation plans

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare high-quality materials for Board, shareholders, and lenders
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across the Group

Data & Analytics

• Develop and enhance data-driven reporting capabilities across the FP&A function
• Leverage tools such as Power BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting
• Consolidate and analyse data from multiple systems and sources to generate actionable insights
• Improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the organization

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership
• Implement best practices, tools, and systems to enhance FP&A capabilities

Candidate Profile

• 10 years of experience in FP&A and Managerial Control
• Background in travel, hospitality, or transportation preferred
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Solid experience in data analytics, including Power BI or equivalent tools
• Proven ability to extract, structure, and analyse data from multiple sources
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of attention to detail with a hands-on approach
• Strong data-driven mindset and analytical rigor

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role at the heart of a global luxury lifestyle platform
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and Board-level discussions
• Competitive compensation and benefits