Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

IMULTIPLY RESOURCING LTD; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

iMultiply Resourcing is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for a leading Scottish higher education institution. This strategic role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling while leading a team of Senior Financial Analysts. You will play a crucial part in shaping financial strategies and delivering insights to facilitate high-quality decision-making across the institution.

Benefits

Annual Leave: Up to 43 days

Generous employer pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD support

Free parking

Sponsored education

Qualifications

• Recognised UK accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in leading FP&A in complex organisations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Provide actionable insight to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive financial modelling and enhance performance analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Education

UK accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW, CPFA)

Job description

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About

iMultiply are working in partnership with a leading Scottish higher education institution to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis — a key leadership role that will shape the organisation’s financial strategy and performance insight capabilities.About the RoleThis senior finance post is critical to enabling high-quality decision-making across the institution. As Head of FP&A, you’ll lead a team of Senior Financial Analysts and be responsible for:

• Delivering strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Implementing rolling forecasts and modern FP&A tools
• Providing actionable insight to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
• Driving financial modelling for academic initiatives and commercial ventures
• Enhancing performance analytics and KPI frameworks
• Leading systems transformation and enabling data-led planning
  
  

About

iMultiply are working in partnership with a leading Scottish higher education institution to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis — a key leadership role that will shape the organisation’s financial strategy and performance insight capabilities.About the RoleThis senior finance post is critical to enabling high-quality decision-making across the institution. As Head of FP&A, you’ll lead a team of Senior Financial Analysts and be responsible for:

• Delivering strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles
• Implementing rolling forecasts and modern FP&A tools
• Providing actionable insight to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
• Driving financial modelling for academic initiatives and commercial ventures
• Enhancing performance analytics and KPI frameworks
• Leading systems transformation and enabling data-led planning
  
  

You’ll also be at the heart of driving digital innovation, supporting automation, AI integration, and predictive analytics in planning processes.What You’ll Need

• A recognised UK accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW, CPFA)
• Proven experience leading FP&A in complex organisations
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and business partnering skills
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling expertise
  
  

Experience in higher education or public/third sector finance is desirable but not essential.What’s on Offer

• Salary: up to £66,148
• Annual Leave: Up to 43 days
• Pension: Generous employer contributions
• Additional Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, CPD support, free parking, sponsored education, and more
• Location: Based in Edinburgh with hybrid flexible working 1-2 days per week in office
  
  

Be part of a mission-driven organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation. Your expertise will influence future planning and long-term sustainability - including ESG integration and strategic agility.if you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from BIPOC communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Outsourcing/Offshoring

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