The Head of FP&A at AllPoints Fibre will be responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting and analysis function to support strategic decision-making and drive the company’s financial performance. This is a key leadership role reporting to the Finance Director and collaborating closely with senior management to ensure that financial goals are met and resources are invested efficiently and effectively.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and innovation, a passion for technology, problem solving, collaboration and customer service. This role would suit a candidate who has worked in a dynamic environment, knows what good budgeting and financial reports look like, and is excited by the opportunity to build a high-performing team and implement best financial practice in a young in spirit growing business. You’ll be endlessly proactive, anticipating challenges before they arise and always curious to learn more about how we can serve our customers (internal or external) better.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of attending our Reading office two to three days per week.

What you will be doing:

•  Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets. Provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making on key investments and business priorities. ·
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Oversee quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business. Analyse variances against budget and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance. 
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business strategies, product development, pricing decisions, and capital allocation. Serve as a trusted advisor to the business. 
• Financial Reporting & Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain key financial performance metrics, dashboards, and reports for senior management. Ensure that financial data is presented in a clear, concise and actionable format. 
• Cost Management: Implement and oversee cost control initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and profitability goals. Drive operational efficiency and identify areas for cost reduction. 
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop and maintain financial models to support business decision-making. Leverage data to forecast business response to the market trends and assess the financial impact of new projects or initiatives. 
• Leadership & Team Management: Build, lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the team is aligned with company objectives, developing new skills and meeting key performance targets.
• Business Case Development: Lead the financial evaluation of new business opportunities, projects, and investments. Prepare comprehensive business cases that outline financial impacts, risks, and returns to support strategic decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks within the business, monitor macroeconomic factors and provide recommendations for mitigating risks and maximizing profitability.

About you:

• Experience in financial planning, reporting and analysis 
• Proven track record in leading and managing finance teams, with experience in business partnering at senior levels
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting expertise
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and variance analysi Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Educated to degree level with the relevant accounting qualification.

The benefits at APF...

At AllPoints Fibre, we're all about looking after you. We offer an extensive wellbeing package that goes beyond the EAP. Your benefits will include Bupa private medical insurance and dental cover, income protection insurance, group life insurance and a health plan to help with day to day expenses such as eye care... we will even pay for you to get a massage!

Everyone needs a break now and then, right? That's why we start all our employees off with a generous 30 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), plus bank holidays. And if you ever need some extra time off due to illness or parental leave, we've got enhanced leave plans in place to support you through that.

Additionally we know how important it is to feel secure with your finances. That's why we have benefits dedicated to your financial wellbeing. You will be able to join our employer contributory pension and in addition to income protection insurance, group life insurance we offer cashback and voucher schemes to help cover living cost such as electricals and personal spending. 

About us:

Established in 2021, AllPoints Fibre has grown from regional roots in Jurassic Fibre, Giganet and Swish Fibre, to establish a national wholesale network.

APFN is now a leading wholesale provider of full-fibre broadband solutions, dedicated to transforming the digital landscape by delivering ultra-fast, dependable, and affordable internet services to businesses and homes across the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, creating innovative products and services whilst leading through sustainability.

We have set ourselves the goal to become the best place to work, we recognise that our people are at the heart of what we do - join us on our journey to become the UK’s most recommended way to connect!

Next steps 

If the role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to seeing your application! If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to set up and initial conversation. Next stages will involve meeting with our hiring teams to discuss the role and your experience in more details.

One last thing...

AllPoints Fibre value diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Help us create a secure, inclusive digital world where diversity fuels innovation; your vision, your voice, and your skills have a place here!

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during your interview process, please tell us in your application.