Director of Group FP&A

Director of Group FP&A – APCOA Group HQ 

Location: Uxbridge, UK (on-site, 5 days per week initially) 

Department: Finance 

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

The Director of Group FP&A is a critical leadership position overseeing all financial planning, analysis, and control functions across our multinational operations. You will lead a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis, providing strategic insights to senior management to drive performance and informed decision-making. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Reporting 

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all countries and business units 

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles for internal stakeholders and external investors 

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives 

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting methodologies and systems 

• Ensure compliance with bond holder reporting requirements and financial covenants 

Business Partnership 

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the executive team 

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights on variances and trends 

• Support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis 

• Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure consistency in financial practices 

Systems & Process Optimization 

• Lead the optimization of our financial systems environment (Business Central, Navision) 

• Drive standardization and automation of financial processes across the group 

• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis 

• Develop and enhance financial dashboards using Power BI 

Team Leadership 

• Build and develop a high-performing multinational FPA team 

• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities 

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Essential 

• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience 

• Minimum 7-8 years in a senior FPA role in a multinational company or as head of FPA in a smaller organization, preferably in a B2C environment 

• Strong proficiency in Business Central and advanced Excel modelling skills 

• Experience with Power BI and financial reporting systems 

• Deep understanding of budgeting processes, variance analysis, and financial forecasting 

• Experience in reporting to bond holders or within listed companies 

• Exceptional attention to detail 

• Willingness to travel as required 

Highly Desirable 

• Experience with Tagetik (SAP BPC and Salesforce exposure beneficial) 

• Background in auditing or transaction advisory services with a Big Four firm 

• Experience working in portfolio companies of private equity or infrastructure funds 

• German language skills 

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) 

Personal Attributes 

• Hands-on, practical approach – a true "doer" willing to roll up sleeves when needed 

• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex financial information 

• Proven team leadership and development skills 

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities 

• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

• Commitment to the highest standards of accuracy and integrity

Additional Information

At APCOA, we see beyond the parking space. We see a world where mobility is intelligent, sustainable, and seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Our new Group HQ is more than a physical space — it’s the heartbeat of a new enterprise, where high-impact leaders shape the future.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise to meaningful challenges and help transform an industry —

join APCOA Group HQ. Let’s build what’s next.

APCOA Group HQ is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

About the Company

Speed. Scale. Simplification.

This is our philosophy. This is our momentum. This is your opportunity.

At APCOA, we are not just managing parking spaces – we’re pioneering the future of urban mobility and smart city solutions. With a presence in 12 countries, over 12,000 locations, and more than 50 years of operational leadership, we are Europe’s largest parking and mobility services provider.

And now, we’re entering a bold new chapter.

With the launch of our newly formed Group HQ in West London, we are transforming from a collection of high-performing local business units into a truly enterprise-led, future-fit organisation — one that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while unlocking the power of scale.