Head of FP&A
hace 7 días
Bath
The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring robust financial insight and support for organisational decision-making. This role is based in Bath and requires expertise in accounting and finance to deliver strategic guidance and operational excellence. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the not-for-profit sector. As a medium-sized entity, they are committed to delivering impactful services and rely on strong financial leadership to support their goals. Description • Lead and coordinate the development of the 5-year financial plan, supporting strategy through robust scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations., • Deliver quarterly reforecasts for income and associated costs across multiple locations, • Provide authoritative financial analysis, insight, and advice to inform strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation., • Provide senior-level financial analysis and oversight and narrative for monthly management accounts variances against budget for tuition income, franchise fee, marketing & outreach expenditure and student recruitment commissions, ensuring an accurate interpretation and explanation of variances., • Produce concise, high impact financial commentary that supports decision-making by senior leaders and budget holders., • Lead development and refinement of financial models, ensuring accuracy, transparency and strategic alignment., • Provide advanced scenario planning and financial modelling expertise to support major strategic decisions and risk assessments., • Line manage the Finance Analyst, ensuring strong performance, development, and continuous improvement., • Promote collaboration across Finance, including with Finance Systems and Management Accounts teams. Profile You will have the following; • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA or equivalent professional qualification., • Significant experience working within the university sector in a similar financial planning, forecasting, or analytical leadership role., • Proven experience of developing financial plans, long-term forecasts, and scenario modelling., • Experience of successfully leading and managing direct reports, • Experience producing financial analysis for senior leadership decision-making., • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles., • Experience working in a complex organisation with multiple income streams and cost drivers., • Experience of working within the Higher Education sector Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum., • Generous holiday leave with 30 days of annual leave., • Access to a local government pension scheme., • The opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Bath.