Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Hybrid Working | £39.95 per hour Umbrella (£30.37 PAYE equivalent) | 37 Hours Per Week

Lead Financial Strategy and Drive Business Performance

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a high-performing finance function and provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering, and long-term financial planning while working closely with senior stakeholders to support key strategic decisions. The role also offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function during an exciting period of organisational change and transformation. [Head of F, P and A | PDF]

The Opportunity

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be responsible for leading the financial planning process, delivering insightful management information, and ensuring robust financial governance and control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the annual budgeting and medium-term financial planning process.
• Managing monthly forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Producing high-quality executive dashboards and management reports.
• Supporting strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business case development.
• Providing expert financial advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Overseeing capital budgets, project finances, and investment appraisal activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.
• Providing strategic oversight of procurement activities and value-for-money initiatives.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a team of Finance Business Partners and Procurement professionals. [Head of F, P and A | PDF]

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• CCAB-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIPFA).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Experience producing board-level or executive management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial models.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering experience.
• A track record of leading and developing successful teams. [Head of F, P and A | PDF]

The Three Most Important Skills

✔ Team leadership and people management

✔ Financial reporting and data analysis, with the ability to provide meaningful commercial insight

✔ Advanced Excel skills, including the creation and management of complex reports and financial models

Working Arrangements

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working arrangements with a flexi-time scheme.
• Standard working window between 07:00 and 18:30.
• Hybrid working available, typically three days in the office and two days working remotely, although additional office attendance may be required depending on business needs.
• No requirement to drive a company vehicle.

Additional Information

The organisation is currently undertaking a finance transformation programme which is expected to create a permanent opportunity within the future structure. As a result, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while helping shape the future direction of the finance function.

You will initially manage a team of four direct reports comprising Finance Business Partners and a Procurement Business Partner.

Apply Today

If you are a qualified finance leader with strong analytical capability, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for driving business performance, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role within a progressive organisation while influencing key strategic decisions and delivering real organisational value.