Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Job Description
\n Responsibilities\n
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- Lead the organisation's financial planning and analysis function, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting and effective financial decision‑making across the business. \n
- Work closely with senior stakeholders throughout the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor. \n
- Develop robust processes and timelines for annual budgets and rolling forecasts. \n
- Review cost centre budgets and forecasts with budget holders to ensure accuracy and reasonableness. \n
- Consolidate departmental budgets and forecasts into an organisation‑wide financial view. \n
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure overall organisational affordability. \n
- Produce budget and forecast reports for the Finance Director, Executive Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Board. \n
- Lead the production and continuous improvement of management reporting. \n
- Provide insightful analysis and commentary on organisational performance. \n
- Monitor and analyse key financial metrics and scorecard measures. \n
- Review project and funder budgets and reports before external submission. \n
- Provide constructive challenge and review of business cases before approval. \n
- Manage, coach and develop a high‑performing FP&A team. \n
- Support the team in resolving complex financial issues and stakeholder queries. \n
- Provide cover and support across the wider Finance team when required. \n
- Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across the organisation. \n
- Support financial systems reviews and future finance system enhancements. \n
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team. \n
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- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post‑qualification experience. \n
- Experience leading and developing FP&A teams. \n
- Significant experience in both financial planning & analysis and financial business partnering. \n
- Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills. \n
- Experience producing clear, insightful financial reporting for senior stakeholders. \n
- The ability to develop robust forecasts and plans in environments with uncertainty and changing priorities. \n
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to provide both support and constructive challenge. \n
- A highly organised and detail‑oriented approach, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. \n
- The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. \n
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused mindset. \n
Job Overview
ID:
2569021
Date Posted:
Posted 21 hours ago
Expiration Date:
12/08/2026
Location:
Greater London
Salary:
Competitive