Head of Financial Planning

Gravitas Group; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension matched up to 6%

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite dining discount

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Gravitas Group, partnering with a leading educational institution in Buckinghamshire, is seeking a Head of Financial Planning to lead the Finance Business Partnering function and report to the CFO. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, shaping the institution's financial strategy.

The role manages a team of three, works in a hybrid setup (2-3 days in the office), and focuses on performance reporting, strategic investment appraisal, and delivering insightful governance

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Finance business partnering

Stakeholder management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

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