Head of MI & Reporting

Head of MI & Reporting is the engine room of Group FP&A's management information function. The role owns the monthly MI cycle end-to-end from data aggregation and system integrity through to investor-grade reporting and executive presentations- and leads two direct reports in delivering that cycle with rigour and consistency. Critically, this role is the integrating layer between the FP&A business partners and the broader finance function. Success depends on aligning inputs across the team, driving standardisation in how we aggregate and analyse large data sets, and ensuring that reporting outputs are consistently high-quality, actionable and suited to an executive audience.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly Group MI pack end-to-end: production, commentary, quality control and delivery to FP&A leadership, Waystone Executive team and investors, on time and to a consistently high standard; Lead all standard investor reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; manage ad-hoc queries from investors promptly and accurately; Own the Group reporting calendar, ensuring all key reporting requirements are known, tracked and executed by the FP&A team; Produce flash revenue reporting across legal entities, countries and product structures, with KPI and trend analysis that gives management a clear and timely read on performance; Own the FP&A systems and toolset, ensuring data is well-controlled, models are scalable, and that new data sources are integrated in a structured and controlled way; Drive standardisation across the team in how we aggregate and analyse large data sets, reducing reliance on fragmented individual processes and moving to consistent, repeatable approaches; Deliver monthly analysis on Opportunities, Wins and Onboarding to provide forward-looking insight into revenue trends and the pipeline impact on future performance; Coordinate the annual budget process for revenue and cost of sales, ensuring alignment of inputs and consistent methodology; Coordinate the quarterly revenue and cost of sales forecasting process with the country business partners; Act as the integrating layer between FP&A business partners and the MI function — aligning inputs, resolving data conflicts, ensuring all FP&A output is consistent across the various reporting layers; Lead and develop a team of two, setting clear priorities, defining reporting outputs and creating an environment where the team can do their best work

Requirements

10+ years post-qualified finance experience, with a meaningful proportion in FP&A or financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment; Proven track record of producing high-quality MI and management reporting for a senior or executive audience; Experience owning or managing financial planning and reporting systems, with a strong understanding of data flows and model architecture; Demonstrable ability to work with large, complex data sets — extracting insight, identifying anomalies and communicating findings clearly; Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex financial analysis into clear, commercially relevant messaging for non-finance audiences; Experience managing and developing direct reports; Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

Nice to have

Experience with Power BI, Power Automate or similar BI and automation tooling; a track record of improving reporting efficiency through technology; Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Adaptive Planning or Salesforce; Experience in financial services, asset management or a similarly data-intensive, multi-jurisdiction business; Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent) preferred