FP&A Transformation Lead (Fixed Term Contract)

Role Overview

The FP&A Transformation Lead will lead the restructuring of the FP&A function across the Brands & Diamond Desirability (B&DD) business units and geographies to streamline processes, overhaul systems/tools, and deliver improved reporting, forecasting, and commercial decision support.

What You Will Do

The role will manage the B&DD FP&A function to oversee the full planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycle for all the B&DD brands/business units. The role acts as the senior strategic finance partner to senior business leaders, managing the FP&A team to provide insight into commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the delivery of business objectives through robust financial analysis and planning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning within complex, fast-moving businesses — ideally in retail or consumer-facing sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of streamlining processes, reducing reporting timelines, and enhancing decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning within complex, fast-moving businesses — ideally in retail or consumer-facing sectors.
• Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Demonstrated success in leading finance transformation projects and system implementations in a multinational, matrixed environment.
• Strong track record of streamlining processes, reducing reporting timelines, and enhancing decision-making.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting expertise
• Hands-on experience with finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and change management.
• Strong team leadership skills

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave via our flexible benefits platform.
• A pension that invests in your future: minimum 4% employee contribution plus 11% company contribution (15% total).
• Healthcare you can rely on: company‐funded core Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to upgrade or extend cover.
• Support when life gets busy: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, access to a Mental Health First Aider network, and wider wellbeing resources.
• Financial perks & savings: access to our flexible benefits platform, including options such as holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, retail vouchers and more.
• Share schemes: opportunities to participate in Anglo American share plans, including Free Shares, SIP and SAYE.
• Lifestyle perks: employee discounts, staff discount options, and onsite benefits where available (e.g. gym and restaurant facilities).