Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Adecco; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the financial governance of Gloucestershire Constabulary, based in Quedgeley. You will shape the annual budget, the Medium-Term Financial Plan and provide strategic financial insights to senior leaders.

The role requires CCAB qualification, senior leadership experience, and advanced Excel/financial system skills. You will mentor Finance Business Partners and ensure value-for-money and compliance across policing finance.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting and reporting at board level.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the annual budget and MTFP.
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets for the Force and OPCC.
• Consolidate and report annual budgets to senior stakeholders.
• Manage monthly financial reporting and forecasting; prepare dashboards.
• Model financial outcomes with department heads and advise on value-for-money.
• Monitor project delivery and ensure value for money.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and support audits.
• Lead and mentor Finance/Procurement Partners.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Board reporting

Excel

Education

CCAB-qualified

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary

Location

Quedgeley

Contract Type

Temporary

Working Pattern

Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hourly Rate

30.37 per hour

End Date

June 2027

Additional Information

This role requires management vetting (MV) carried out by the force, you will need to have been residing within the UK for a minimum of 5 years continually.

Our client, a prominent organisation within the public sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead their financial governance and support strategic decision-making. This pivotal role will enhance the Constabulary's financial capabilities while ensuring financial sustainability and value for money across the policing estate.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Setting & Financial Planning

• Lead the development and maintenance of the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets for the Force and OPCC, supporting statutory requirements such as precept setting.
• Consolidate and report annual budgets to senior stakeholders, including the Chief Officer Group and OPCC.

Budget Monitoring & Reporting

• Manage monthly financial reporting and forecasting, explaining variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare executive dashboards and management information packs for senior leadership.
• Identify and elevate financial risks and opportunities while recommending mitigation actions.

Business Partnering & Value-Adding Support

• Collaborate with department heads to model financial outcomes and advise on value-for-money decisions.
• Act as the single point of finance support for senior leaders and attend leadership team meetings.

Capital & Project Control

• Monitor project delivery to ensure budgets are met and value for money achieved.
• Support the Head of Change in conducting post-completion audits.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit standards, and governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Team Management & Development

• Lead and mentor Finance Business Partners and Procurement Business Partners.
• Foster a collaborative and people-centric culture within the finance team.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, including Board-level reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Desirable

• Experience in public sector finance, ideally within policing or similar governance structures.
• Familiarity with procurement best practises and contract management.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.