Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - Local Authority

Spinwell Global Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited in Gloucestershire is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the Constabulary's FP&A function, ensuring robust financial governance and strategic decision support.

This hybrid role requires CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified leadership, strong budgeting and modeling skills, and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting and analysis with board reporting.
• Proven ability to build complex models and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience in business partnering and preparation of business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance financial planning and analysis capabilities with strong governance.
• Support strategic, operational and tactical decision-making across the organisation.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Board reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Excel

Job description

Role: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis REF 377899
Contract Length: Until 18/06/27
Location: Hybrid/Quedgeley, Gloucester - 3 days in office per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £39.95 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Lead and enhance the Constabulary's financial planning and analysis capabilities, ensuring robust financial governance and supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making.

Act as the organisation's Head of Financial Planning & Analysis driving financial sustainability and value for money across the policing estate, deputising for the Chief Finance Officer when required.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex organisations.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, including building complex models and Board-level reporting.
• Strong experience in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders as well as preparation of financial elements of business cases.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.