Senior FP&A Lead

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Eg is seeking a Senior FP&A Lead to join the Studios finance team in London, with hybrid flexibility, shaping planning and decision support for the Transport Architecture portfolio. You will own budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and planning, build robust financial models, and present P&L, working capital and KPI metrics to senior stakeholders while partnering with operations to optimise margins and bid economics. The role drives data quality and process improvement across Tagetik and Oracle, supported by Excel and presentations. To apply, tailor your CV to multi-entity international FP&A with examples of scenario planning, investment appraisal, and cross-functional partnering; highlight architecture or consulting exposure and any accounting qualification, and note readiness for hybrid work and travel.

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

About the Role

Following the introduction of the Group’s new Operating Model, Architecture (“Global Studios”) has been established as a dedicated technical region for financial reporting purposes, with enhanced accountability and a strengthened central FP&A capability. This role represents a new opportunity within this elevated structure, offering the successful candidate the chance to help shape how FP&A operates across the Global Studios technical region, and to bring informed challenge, insight, and influence within a newly formed central team.

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Lead to join the Global Studios central finance team and play a key role in supporting performance management, planning, and strategic decision-making across the ‘Global Studios’ division. The role will work very closely with, and report into, the Finance Director for Global Studios, acting as a senior thought partner and providing deep financial insight across the Global Studios portfolio.

In practice, the role will have a particularly close working relationship with the Transport Architecture arm of the business, partnering with operational leadership to support commercial performance, forward planning, and strategic priorities. Over time, and in line with the Global Studios operating model, the role will also support broader Global Studios FP&A activities, working flexibly across business segments as required.

This is a senior, highly collaborative role within a complex, international, matrixed organization, requiring strong technical FP&A capability, commercial judgement, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Insight

• Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and medium-term planning activities for assigned areas of the Global Studios portfolio (Transport Architecture), in alignment with Global Studios and Group requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support performance tracking, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide clear, insightful analysis to the Finance Director for Global Studios, highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Deliver high-quality monthly performance reporting, including P&L, working capital, KPIs, margins, WIP, BHR, and cash metrics.
• Produce concise and impactful management presentations and commentary for senior stakeholders within Global Studios and the wider Group.
• Support consistency and transparency of reporting across the Global Studios technical region.

Business & Operational Partnership

• Partner with operational teams on resource planning, project economics, margin optimisation, and forward workload visibility.
• Support major bids, pricing decisions, and investment cases with robust financial analysis.
• Liaise with the Group’s regional finance business partners (regional FBPs, or key corporate accounting contacts), to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely financial information for Global Studios.

Global Studios & Group Interface

• Contribute to Global Studios-wide FP&A initiatives, recognising that priorities and focus areas may evolve and change over time, or based on ad hoc Group requirements.

Systems, Tools & Process Improvement

• Play an active role in the use and development of Group financial systems (e.g. Tagetik, Oracle) to support planning, reporting, and performance management.
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting automation, and FP&A processes across the Global Studios region.
• Ensure strong analytical rigour using advanced Excel, supported by clear and effective presentation materials (PowerPoint).

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or senior finance business partnering roles.
• Background in project-based or professional services environments (architecture, engineering, design, consulting).
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability.
• Proven experience preparing and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating within a complex, matrixed, international organisation.

Desirable

• Experience working with Tagetik and Oracle.
• Exposure to international operations and multi-entity structures.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting leadership teams in a design-led or creative environment.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Confident partnering with senior operational and finance stakeholders.
• Able to balance detailed financial rigour with strategic perspective.
• Adaptable and comfortable with evolving responsibilities and priorities.
• Effective in remote and cross-border working environments.

Additional Information

Location & Working Model

This role offers location flexibility and may be performed on a remote or hybrid basis, subject to Group policies and operational requirements. Some travel may be required to ensure appropriate presence at key meetings.