Bre
Science‑led global firm delivering standards, training, testing and certification for the built environment.
Lead FP&A function, managing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and team for BRE.
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Part Time
Abbots Langley, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
650 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
financial planning
budget forecasting
management reports
financial strategy
process automation
team development
The Head of FP&A plays a pivotal role in driving BRE’s financial performance and strategic decision‑making. As part of the Finance senior leadership team, this role supports sustainable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis and effective performance management.
The position is fully remote, with an expectation to attend quarterly meetings at the Watford office.
- Lead FP&A function delivering high‑quality financial planning, analysis and insight.
- Own end‑to‑end budgeting, forecasting and multi‑year planning aligned with organisational goals.
- Produce monthly management reports and live forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities and KPI performance.
- Partner with senior leaders to shape financial strategy, performance management and action planning.
- Strengthen and automate FP&A processes, systems and controls for greater transparency and efficiency.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing FP&A team, ensuring continuous improvement.
Requirements
qualified
fp&a
budgeting
stakeholder
process improvement
team leadership
- Qualified finance professional with extensive senior FP&A experience.
- Proven ability to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting at an organisational level.
- Demonstrated skill in providing clear, actionable financial insight for strategic and operational decisions.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
- Track record of improving FP&A processes, systems and ways of working.
- Experience leading and developing high‑performing finance teams.
- Thrive in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.
Benefits
BRE offers a competitive salary reviewed annually together with a comprehensive benefits package that supports financial security, wellbeing and career development, including pension contributions, life assurance, health cashback scheme, on‑site facilities and learning opportunities.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually plus pension with 5% employer‑matched contribution.
- Life assurance of 4× basic salary and enhanced maternity package.
- HealthPartners cashback scheme covering prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more.
- On‑site facilities including restaurant, nursery, free parking and EV charging.
- Access to BRE Academy, online learning platform and professional membership reimbursement.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1921
Year Founded
Established as the UK’s government-funded Building Research Establishment.
- It reinvests profits to advance science-led solutions for buildings and infrastructure worldwide.
- It created the renowned BREEAM standard, certifying sustainable performance in buildings across the globe.
- Its testing, inspection and certification services span from product components to entire structures, underpinning safety and efficiency.
- BRE Academy delivers rigorous training on topics like energy, net-zero sustainability, fire safety and security.
- A standout feature is the BRE Science Park, where full-scale demonstration buildings and cutting-edge testing facilities bring innovation to life.
- Its work includes high-profile sustainability projects, such as certifying IKEA Greenwich’s planet-positive store.
Culture + Values
- We are ambitious for the planet, our clients, our business and our team
- We take responsibility for the integrity of our science and the development of collaborative solutions to global challenges
- We work as a whole team and with others. We know that diversity leads to better teamwork, better ideas, and better answers
- We have a positive influence in everything we do, through which we earn our reputation as the leading building science centre
- We deliver value to our customers through profitable and sustainable solutions
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Goal
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.
- Complies with ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 health & safety, ISO 9001 quality management, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Champions decarbonisation in a fair and just way, supporting customers to avoid adverse environmental impacts and maximise positive ones.
- Embraces a holistic sustainability approach aligned with BREEAM – covering energy & carbon, materials & circular economy, water, resilience, biodiversity, travel, accessibility.
- Operates SmartWaste: tracks waste, materials, transport and supply-chain emissions, integrates ESG reporting, and supports carbon baseline & reduction—e.g. SmartWaste V11 adds carbon factors, waste/resource efficiency features.
- Provides net‑zero advisory and SBTi-aligned science‑based targets, scope 3 emissions baseline setting and route‑map planning for organisations.
Inclusion & Diversity
Annual Reports 2022-2024
Gender Pay Gap Publication
Publishes comprehensive gender pay gap reports every year to ensure transparency in compensation practices and promote equality.
- Built a diverse and inclusive work environment with proactive health & safety culture
- Zero-tolerance approach towards discrimination, bullying, and harassment
- Committed to appointing, developing, and rewarding colleagues fairly and objectively
- Signatory to BITC’s Race at Work Charter aiming to improve opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed-Race, and other ethnically diverse people
- Promotes two-way engagement through individual/team meetings, surveys, colleague networks, and an “Ask the CEO” channel
- Colleague networks provide safe spaces for honest dialogue to foster understanding and mutual respect
- Committed to an open and transparent culture encouraging speaking up about potential misconduct