Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
- manchester, england, United Kingdom
- £70 - £100 Per Hour
Job Description
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
HSO is a leading global Microsoft partner specialising in business transformation powered by the Microsoft Cloud. With deep expertise across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, and the Microsoft Power Platform, we help organisations modernise operations, unlock data‑driven insights, and embrace AI‑led innovation.
Founded in 1987, HSO operates globally across Europe, North America, and Asia, with over 2,800 employees. As a member of Microsoft’s Inner Circle, we deliver high‑impact transformation programmes across industries, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, results‑driven approach.
With continued growth, both organic and through acquisition, we are strengthening our regional finance capability. This is a key role at the heart of driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision‑making.
About HSO
Why join HSO?
At HSO, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be joining a team that:
- Operates in a fast‑growing, international environment
- Works closely with senior leadership to shape business performance
- Invests in development, progression, and continuous learning
- Plays a key role in finance transformation and systems evolution
The Role
As Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across your region. Acting as a strategic business partner to the regional leadership team, you will provide insight into financial performance, support decision‑making, and drive profitability.
This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Operations, and Delivery in a project‑based consulting environment, with a strong focus on project financials, utilisation, and margin performance.
You will also play an important role in aligning regional processes with Group Finance and supporting ongoing transformation initiatives, including the rollout of Dynamics 365 Finance.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Own and manage the regional financial business plan in collaboration with leadership
- Deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting and performance analysis
- Monitor and analyse project financials, including revenue, cost, utilisation, and margins
- Partner with Service Line Leads and Project Managers to challenge assumptions and improve performance
- Provide weekly and monthly insight into performance vs budget and forecast
- Conduct ad‑hoc analysis on project profitability, cost drivers, and headcount trends
- Act as a trusted business partner to the regional leadership team
- Identify risks and opportunities, proactively escalating and driving action
- Support month‑end close with variance analysis and performance commentary
- Collaborate with HR, Resource Management, and Operations to align capacity and financial planning
- Contribute to strategic decision‑making and business planning
- Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting
- Support alignment with Group Finance, including participation in global initiatives and best practice adoption
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or financial analysis
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Experience in a project‑based or professional services environment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong understanding of financial drivers in a services business (utilisation, revenue, margin)
Desirable
- Experience in an international or matrix organisation
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
- Exposure to finance transformation or systems implementation
- Experience working within a Microsoft partner or IT consultancy environment
Key competencies
- Commercially aware and results‑driven
- Strong business partnering capability
- Analytical and detail‑oriented
- Proactive and able to challenge constructively
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative and team‑focused
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Location
UK‑based (remote with travel to Manchester office and other locations as required)
Benefits
HSO offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with:
- Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making
- Ongoing development and training
- Flexible working environment
- A collaborative and supportive culture