Head of Financial Planning

HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING

HYBRID WORKING

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

£70,000 – £79,000

PLUS, EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Gravitas Group are partnered with a leading educational institution based in Buckinghamshire. They’re looking to hire a Head of Financial Planning to lead the Finance Business Partnering function and report into the CFO.

The Head of Financial Planning will lead a team of 3 and be responsible for the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.
• Establish institution-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting.
• Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, academic developments and commercial opportunities,
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.
• Support the continued development of forecasting, planning and performance reporting capability.
• Ensure effective financial challenge, support and guidance is provided to senior stakeholders across the institution.
• Act as deputy, in conjunction with Head of Finance Operations, to the Chief Financial Officer as required.
• Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.
• Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.
• Lead, develop and inspire the Finance Business Partnering team, establishing a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.
• Build trusted relationships with stake holders and senior leaders, both within academic and professional services areas, across the institution.
• Act as a strategic financial adviser supporting institutional decision making and resource allocation.
• Lead the development and application of advanced financial models supporting institutional strategy and decision making.
• Undertake complex scenario modelling, forecasting, sensitivity analysis and investment appraisal work.
• Evaluate the financial implications of strategic proposals and emerging risks.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in working in a regulated finance environment.
• Excellent Financial Modelling and Excel skills
• Experience in leading finance business partnering teams.
• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified

FOR THIS YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE SALARY OF UP TO £79,000 BASE, PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDE

• 33 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• A generous pension scheme, matched up to 6%.
• Hybrid working arrangements 2- 3 days in the office.
• Discounted onsite restaurant and Starbucks coffee shop.
• Free onsite parking

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