FP&A Lead

About the Role

FP&A Lead
Full-Time, Permanent
London or Knutsford, Hybrid working

The Role:
We are looking for an FP&A Lead to shape the Group’s financial strategy and drive high‑quality planning and analysis. In this pivotal role, you will lead forecasting, reporting, and long‑range financial planning while partnering closely with senior leadership on strategy, capital allocation, and key investment decisions.

You will own the financial framework behind the Group’s five‑year strategic plan, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts building integrated models, delivering scenario analysis, and assessing value creation opportunities. You will also prepare compelling papers for the Investment Committee, providing the insight and challenge needed to support effective, strategic decision‑making.

This is a forward‑looking, influential role suited to someone who thrives on strategic thinking, robust analysis, and driving better business outcomes through high‑quality financial modelling and insight.

The role can be based in either London or Knutsford with hybrid working arrangements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver forward‑looking Group budgets, forecasts, and medium‑term plans aligned to strategic and financial objectives.
• Lead the Group’s integrated financial planning framework, ensuring alignment across strategy, performance, and capital needs.
• Provide high‑quality financial insight and challenge to support Executive and Board decisions, clearly outlining risks, opportunities, and trade‑offs.
• Work with strategy leads, Divisions, Functions, and ExCo to build and deliver the five‑year strategic plan.
• Ensure rigorous financial evaluation and governance of investments and capital allocation, with accountability for post‑investment performance.
• Maintain robust, scalable financial models supporting planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment appraisal.
• Ensure consistency and reliability of financial data, assumptions, and analysis across the Group.
• Improve planning, reporting, and performance management processes to enhance alignment and strategic outcomes.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring initiatives are financially credible and aligned with Group priorities.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong FP&A experience in complex, fast‑paced organisations, delivering strategic financial leadership.
• Proven expertise in long‑range planning, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation, translating strategy into robust financial plans and business cases.
• Advanced analytical and modelling capability, with deep understanding of P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, and value‑based performance metrics.
• Proficient in planning, consolidation, and BI tools (e.g., Cognos, IBM Planning Analytics) to support accurate, forward‑looking financial insight.
• Skilled in communicating complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders, providing informed challenge and recommendations.
• Credible business partner able to challenge assumptions, drive accountability, and build strong cross‑functional relationships while maintaining strategic alignment.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to operate effectively in ambiguity, manage demanding deadlines, and prioritise activities for maximum impact.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience.
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

Our One James Fisher strategy unites our capabilities under a single vision, building a stronger, more cohesive business within the Blue Economy.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce