FP&A Director: Insight-Led Strategy & Team Leadership

The National Trust For Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in Swindon is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Director to shape financial strategy and deliver high-quality insights. In this role, you'll lead a diverse team, manage financial planning processes, and provide recommendations to senior leaders. The position requires strong leadership skills and a CCAB accounting qualification. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria include being a qualified finance professional.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience managing large, diverse teams.
• Experience designing reporting frameworks.
• Ability to lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7, guiding them in financial planning.
• Ensure high-quality financial insights for decision-making.
• Manage financial planning processes and annual budgets.
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to the Executive Board.
• Champion new financial reporting approaches.

Skills

Qualified finance professional

Ability to influence senior leaders

Experience in managing diverse teams

Experience designing reporting frameworks

Ability to lead complex projects

Confident presenting complex financial information

Comfortable in a multi-site organization

Experience influencing decisions with integrity

Education

CCAB accounting qualification or equivalent

Job description

A leading environmental charity in Swindon is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Director to shape financial strategy and deliver high-quality insights. In this role, you'll lead a diverse team, manage financial planning processes, and provide recommendations to senior leaders. The position requires strong leadership skills and a CCAB accounting qualification. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.