Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is seeking a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Leader to oversee central FP&A operations and ensure the alignment, accuracy, and compliance of our financial processes. This senior leadership position will help shape our finance transformation, working closely with global teams to streamline operations, enhance data integrity, and support our sustainability goals. This role is a temporary contract role, up to 6 months only.
The Opportunity
• Lead the design, implementation, and daily operations of financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across finance teams to ensure data integrity, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and motivate a high-performing global team, setting clear goals, developing talent, and driving performance.
• Oversee financial scenario modelling, forecasting, and the consolidation of financial plans, ensuring they meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and support decision-making with accurate data insights.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
• A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience in global FP&A processes, financial data management, and leadership within complex finance environments.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in managing and developing global teams to deliver change and operational excellence.
• A deep understanding of finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), with the ability to optimize workflows and ensure data integrity.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Shared Services, Management Accounting, and External Reporting, to deliver cohesive financial strategies.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, risk management, and the development of innovative solutions for financial planning and analysis.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
