Head of FP&A Innovation and Insights
Currys London Campus at Waterloo
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 6
At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
Finance at Currys enables confident decisions and drives performance across the business. Our teams cover commercial strategy, accounting, procurement, operations, investor relations, and financial governance. Strategy and Development supports long-term growth, Global Business Services delivers efficient centralised processes, and our property team manages the performance of our estate. Together, we provide the insight, challenge, and leadership that keeps Currys moving in the right direction.
The Head of Finance Innovation & Insights will lead the transformation of financial reporting, analysis, and decision-support across the organisation. This role will drive the next generation of finance capabilities, integrating AI and advanced analytics to deliver deeper insights, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
Acting as the bridge between Finance, Data/AI teams, and outsourced reporting functions, the role will ensure that finance remains at the forefront of technological and strategic change, enabling faster, smarter, and more informed decision-making.
You will collaborate across Finance, IT, and Data/AI teams, bridging the gap between technical delivery and business needs. You will partner with the AI and Data Monetisation team, the Finance Reporting Centre of Excellence, and other functional leaders to deliver actionable insights, support large-scale system transformations, and ensure the organisation has reliable, forward-looking financial intelligence.
All the amazing things you'll do.
- Lead the transformation of financial reporting and analysis, integrating AI, automation, and advanced analytics to deliver deeper insights and improved efficiency
- Partner with Data & AI teams to develop analytics tools, visualisation platforms, and modelling capabilities for finance
- Provide financial insight, performance tracking, and investment evaluation for AI-driven initiatives
- Oversee outsourced reporting teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, future-proof financial processes
- Embed innovative reporting practices and best-in-class tools across FP&A
- Contribute to organisation-wide IT and system transformation programmes with critical financial data and insights
- Develop frameworks for measuring financial performance and business value beyond traditional metrics
- Lead the finance contribution to ESG reporting and TCFD scenario analysis, integrating climate-related risks and opportunities into business decisions
- Coach and mentor finance colleagues to enhance analytical, digital, and data-driven capabilities
All the amazing things you'll bring.
- Proven track record in FP&A, finance transformation, or data-driven finance leadership roles
- Experience leading technology-driven change, including AI, automation, and analytics tools
- Experience managing outsourced or offshore teams to deliver performance improvements
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong strategic thinking, translating complex data into actionable insights
- Problem-solving, process optimisation, and continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in complex, matrixed organisations
The essentials.
- A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent strongly preferred
- Certification in data analytics, AI, or digital transformation advantageous
- Evidence of continuous professional development in emerging finance technologies and innovation
We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Fantastic colleague discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
- Hybrid working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)
Why join us:
Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.
Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.
Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.