About this role
Principal – FP&A & Finance Transformation
Location: London, UK
About Elixirr
Elixirr International plc is a global consulting firm with a bold ambition: to become the best consulting firm in the world.
Founded in 2009 to challenge a declining industry standard, we've grown from a single vision into a powerhouse of entrepreneurial talent, delivering boardroom strategy through to execution.
After IPO-ing on AIM in July 2020, Elixirr moved to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in July 2025. Our growth reflects our differentiated approach, entrepreneurial culture and relentless pursuit of excellence.
With a presence across the UK, US, EU and South Africa, and a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, we continue to expand our capabilities and international reach.
We're looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.
Job Summary
We are seeking a commercially minded and highly analytical Principal – FP&A & Finance Transformation to join our Group Finance function in London.
Working closely with the CFO and wider Finance Leadership Team, this role will be instrumental in strengthening financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting while driving the transformation of our finance processes, systems and capabilities.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for leveraging technology, automation and AI to create a more efficient, scalable and forward-looking finance function.
This is a hands-on role offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance supports the continued growth of an international, publicly listed consulting business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead and continuously improve Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning.
- Deliver high-quality financial analysis, management information and Board-level reporting.
- Develop financial models to support commercial decisions, business performance and strategic planning.
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating financial data into actionable commercial insight.
- Partner with business leaders across the Group to strengthen financial accountability and performance.
Finance Transformation
- Drive initiatives to modernise and improve financial processes, reporting and systems.
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI and digital tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and decision-making.
- Improve financial data quality, reporting consistency and analytical capabilities across Group companies.
- Support the development of scalable finance processes and operating practices as the business grows.
- Lead defined transformation projects from design through to implementation, ensuring measurable improvements.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
- Support the CFO with strategic planning, investment analysis and capital allocation decisions.
- Provide financial analysis and modelling to support acquisitions, integration and business growth.
- Work collaboratively with Finance, Operations and commercial leadership across the Group.
- Challenge existing processes and assumptions, bringing fresh thinking and practical solutions.
Experience & Qualifications
Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in FP&A, financial modelling, forecasting and business performance analysis.
- Demonstrable experience improving financial processes, systems or reporting capabilities.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations.
- Experience working in a complex, multi-entity or international business.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and drive change.
Preferred
- Experience in consulting, professional services or other business services environments.
- Experience working within a publicly listed or acquisitive business.
- Exposure to finance transformation programmes, ERP improvements or financial systems implementation.
- Experience applying data analytics, automation and AI to financial processes and reporting.
- Experience supporting M&A activity and post-acquisition integration.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is more than a technically capable accountant.
You will be intellectually curious, commercially astute and comfortable challenging established ways of working. You will enjoy getting into the detail while retaining a clear understanding of the bigger picture.
Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help build a high-performing, technology-enabled finance function capable of supporting Elixirr's continued international growth.