Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - Scotland (Site Based)

Locations:  Dingwall, Edinburgh or Montrose.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute and analytically driven Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join a dynamic business with operations across Scotland. This senior role will be pivotal in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting decision-making at board level.

ProMatch Consultancy is exclusively managing the recruitment for this appointment, offering a confidential and consultative process for candidates ready to make a strategic impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Planning

  • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and rolling cash flow processes

  • Owning the end-to-end planning cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

• Financial Analysis & Insight

  • Interrogating financial data to ensure accuracy and relevance

  • Delivering actionable insights to support strategic decisions and risk management

• Performance Management

  • Overseeing monthly management reporting and KPI tracking

  • Preparing board-level reports with clear, concise financial commentary

• Business Partnering

  • Collaborating with operational teams to optimise performance

  • Ensuring departments are equipped with the financial data they need to deliver on objectives

• Financial Modelling

  • Maintaining and evolving the three-statement model for forecasting and investment appraisal

  • Supporting scenario planning and covenant tracking with robust modelling

• External Reporting & Audit

  • Preparing external reports in line with listing requirements

  • Liaising with auditors and ensure timely, accurate responses during year-end

• Accounts Preparation

  • Leading year-end accounts preparation using Caseware

  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS and provide supporting calculations

• Process Improvement

  • Driving enhancements in reporting and analytics

  • Optimising systems and data capture to support deeper financial insight

The successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis will have:

• Proven experience in FP&A leadership, ideally within a listed or multi-site business

• A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA preferential) and a relevant degree in finance or a related discipline

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and modelling capability

• Confident communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

• Comfortable working across functions and presenting at board level

This is a high-impact strategic role, ideal for someone ready to lead, challenge and shape financial thinking at the heart of the business. In return, you'll receive a competitive and negotiable salary package, with benefits tailored to reflect your experience and the value you bring.