Overview

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis — Savanta

This role is based in London, with the expectation to be onsite 2-3 days a week. Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. We inform and inspire clients to make better decisions through data, empowering technology and high-impact consulting.

This role provides strategic influence and leadership to drive the organization’s next phase of growth, with exposure to transformation programmes and the opportunity to turn creative thinking into actionable results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and financial leadership to guide planning and decision-making across the organisation.
• Translate strategy into actionable financial plans and robust financial models.
• Partner with business leaders to drive performance, manage budgets and forecasts, and support transformation initiatives.
• Lead FP&A activities, including performance reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Influence cross-functional teams through effective collaboration and stakeholder management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in FP&A or senior finance roles within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); strong ERP experience.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the sector.
• Experience conducting FP&A for multinational organisations; exposure to transformation programmes.
• Experience in a relevant industry (e.g., Tech, Research, SaaS, DaaS) and ability to adapt to different environments.

About You

You are driven to make an impact and shape the future of your team and the organisation. You thrive in cyclical budgeting and forecasting cycles and can communicate financial insights clearly to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave
• Health & wellbeing package (private medical insurance or flexible well-being benefits)
• Team & company socials
• Committees for Health & Wellbeing, Charities & Volunteering, and DE&I

About Savanta

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with offices in the US, Canada, India and the UK. We work with high-profile organizations and brands to inform and inspire our clients to Make Better Decisions. We are part of the Next 15 Communications Group and offer opportunities for career development, mentoring, coaching, and extensive training programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. We value workplace diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds. All candidates will be considered equally; however, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note: this description may reference policy-related notes and information used during the selection process. We may use AI tools as part of the review process and if answers align closely, this may be factored into the review.

Job Details

Location: London, England, United Kingdom