Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
Head of Financial Planning
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Head of Financial Planning
HYBRID WORKING
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
£70,000 - £79,000
PLUS, EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Gravitas Group is partnered with a leading organisation 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 challenges, support, and guidance are 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, establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders 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.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
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- Experience working in a regulated finance environment.
- Excellent Financial Modelling and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience leading finance business partnering and FP&A 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 are 2-3 days in the office.
- Discounted onsite restaurant and Starbucks coffee shop.
- Free onsite parking
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