Deputy Head of FP&A
Deputy Head of FP&A
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Deputy Head of FP&A
Reference number: JR248287
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office near London Bridge
Working pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: London Lower 7
Salary: 84000 - 94000
We are looking for a Deputy Head of FP&A to join our team.
Role summary
As Deputy Head of FP&A you will act as a trusted autonomous leader within the Finance function reporting directly into the Group Head of FP&A and Business Partnering.
As the Deputy Head of FP&A you will:
Coordinate the annual budgeting process quarterly re-forecasts and rolling three-year planning cycle.
Develop maintain and standardise driver-based financial models and forecasting templates.
Facilitate the migration of Excel-based reports onto OneStream and PowerBI.
Act as a senior finance business partner working with commercial directors to validate assumptions and model inputs.
Your independent stewardship of FP&A processes will enable the Group Head of FP&A and Business Partnering to focus on high-level strategy and executive engagement across the Group confident that the financial underpinnings are rigorously managed and continuously improved.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently managing an FP&A function or serving as an FP&A Manager with full ownership of budgeting forecasting and reporting cycles who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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Qualified accountant with at least three years of post-qualification experience.
35 years hands-on FP&A experience demonstrating end-to-end ownership of budget forecast and management reporting processes.
Advanced Excel proficiency (Power Query/Power Pivot dynamic arrays) and a proven track record of automating models and templates.
Strong financial modelling skills (ie scenario planning automated P&L/BS/cash-flow forecasts revenue schedules profitability by product or client).
Experience coordinating month-end and quarter-end reporting cycles with the ability to draft concise variance commentary for senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skillsable to translate complex numbers into clear actionable insights for non-finance partners.
Prior exposure to process improvement and end-to-end automation.
A keen interest in financial technology and innovative modelling techniques (e.g. AI applications).
Experience building reports or layouts in OneStream or other integrated FP&A systems (Anaplan Hyperion Smartview) and extracting data into Excel.
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses and professional assessments. For almost 80 years weve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group one of the worlds largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1000 school districts colleges and universities professional bodies and over 10000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity grow knowledge empower & support create opportunity drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity equity and inclusion - of culture experiences perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator partner and employer Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop advance and thrive.
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Our Values
We live breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
Act with integrity
Empower and support
Create opportunity
Grow knowledge
Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary transparent pay structures hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 days annual leave option to purchase more
Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
Private medical income protection and life insurance
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Additional Application Information
Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website .
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .
Disability Confident Scheme
As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.
Furthermore all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
