The Head of FP&A plays a pivotal role in shaping Chanelle Pharma’s financial direction through forward‑looking insight, rigorous financial planning, and high‑quality reporting. This role is responsible for delivering a robust and dynamic budgeting and forecasting process, strengthening financial governance, providing strategic insight to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and supporting value-creation initiatives across the organisation. The position will also lead financial aspects of strategic projects, M&A activity, and post‑merger integration, ensuring strong alignment with the company’s long‑term growth agenda.
Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the design, rollout and continuous improvement of a robust, forward‑looking budget and forecasting process.
Develop and maintain a 5‑year strategic financial plan, incorporating scenario modelling and long‑term outlooks.
Deliver high‑quality budget vs. actual vs. forecastanalyses, identifying key drivers, trends and risk indicators.
Oversee LTM (Last Twelve Months)forecasting to support timely and accurate financial decision‑making.
Financial Reporting & Insight
Produce comprehensive monthly reporting packs for SLT, ensuring clear, insightful commentary that “tells the story “Behind financial performance.
Prepare deep‑dive analysis for SLT and EPE, including subsidiary and business unit‑level insights sourced from business partners.
Track progress against the value creation plan and key performance initiatives, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Own the development, governance and communication of financial dashboards and KPI reporting, ensuring timely follow‑up and accountability.
Governance, Controls & Investor Reporting
Ensure strong financial governance, discipline and compliance throughout all FP&A processes.
Oversee investor‑facing reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly and annual), in partnership with the Financial Controller where boundaries are defined.
Maintain clear documentation, controls and audit‑ready outputs.
Strategic Projects, M&A & Integration
Provide analytical and financial modelling support for M&A evaluation, due diligence and transaction planning.
Lead the finance workstream for post‑merger integration, ensuring smooth alignment of systems, processes and reporting frameworks.
Support the CFO and SLT on strategic projects, business cases and investment decisions.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, coach and develop the FP&A Analyst, building capability, maturity and analytical strength within the function.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and excellence in financial insight.
Engage cross‑functionally to ensure information flow, alignment and proactive financial guidance.
Technical Skills
Exceptional financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight.
Strong understanding of financial planning, performance management and value‑creation levers.
Excellent command of forecasting, scenario analysis and strategic financial planning methodologies.
High commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions.
Demonstrated ability to interpret financial performance, challenge assumptions and guide business partners.
Skilled at identifying financial risks, opportunities and operational impacts.
Outstanding communicator, able to “tell the story behind the numbers” with clarity and impact.
Strong presentation and executive‑level reporting skills, with an ability to simplify complexity.
Manager/Leadership Competencies
· Manages with Clarity & Accountability
· Builds Performing & Collaborative Teams
· Drives Execution with Discipline & Continuous Improvement
· Grows, Coaches & Empowers our People
· Leads Change with Confidence & Empathy
· Role-Models our Ways of Working and our Chanelle Pharma Values:
“We own it, We win together, We act with Respect, We think & behave Customer First”
Qualifications & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or MBA preferred.
Min 5 years’ experience in FP&A, strategic finance or commercial finance roles within a fast‑paced organisation.
Pharmaceuticals, manufacturing or similar complex, multi‑entity environments preferred.
Proven track record of leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes.
Experience preparing executive‑level reports and dashboards.
M&A or post‑merger integration experience desirable.