Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Maternity Cover)

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization based in Bristol is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for maternity cover. The role involves managing financial plans, working with key stakeholders, and leading the implementation of a new finance system. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in FP&A and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrable experience in a senior finance position.
• Experience in management and delivery of budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the charity's financial plans and month-end process.
• Lead the embedding of the new finance system.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Experience in FP&A

Excellent management and leadership skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of charity VAT and corporation tax

Education

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft's Business Central

Job description

Job Description

Today, 12 children and people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

• Salary:£66,950 FTE
• Hours:Full time (4 days a week, Mon – Thu, would also be considered)
• Contract type:Up to 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
• Location:Bristol/ London Hybrid
• Closing date:13thOctober
• WC interview date:20thOctober

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis with FP&A experience to join our Finance Team as maternity cover for up to 12 months.

You will be a key member of the finance team, engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation and responsible for the delivery of accurate, consistent reporting and forecasts of financial performance; leading the production of monthly management accounts; the analysis of financial performance; the budgeting and forecasting cycle and the long term planning for the charity.

This is an exciting period of change in the finance team with the implementation of a new finance system in October (Microsoft’s Business Central). This role will be key in leading that post implementation period to ensure the benefits are felt within the Finance team and the organisation more widely.

The role holder will ensure that the new finance system is utilised to drive significant improvements in reporting and forecasting, including tighter reporting and forecasting timeframes, improvements in management reports and information, enhanced models for use in financial planning.

The role holder is accountable for the development and delivery of team plans, the management of the Finance Business Partners and the Management Accountant.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Manage the processes for setting the charity’s financial plans, including agreeing the timetables and deliverables for presentation to the Executive Team and Finance Committee.
• Manage the month end process taking ownership for the timely delivery of clear, accurate monthly management accounts and monthly Finance report.
• Leading on successfully embedding the new finance system with the Finance team (& the wider organisation) to realise improvements in management reporting and financial planning.
• Understand variances in monthly financial performance and enable the explanation of these clearly and concisely to the Director of Corporate Services, Executive Team and Trustees.
• Develop insights and make proactive proposals to budget holders on financial opportunities for efficiency or improving value for money.
• Build strong relationships with the Executive Team, Associate Directors and Heads of and be regarded as trusted source of financial support and guidance and leveraging these relationships to ensure Finance received the support it needs to meet its objectives.
• Manage the two Finance Business Partners and Income Management Accountant providing them with the appropriate support and guidance to ensure they meet their objectives and development needs.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong demonstrable experience working in a senior finance position with experience in FP&A.
• Experience of management and delivery of budgets and forecasts, as well as for the management and delivery of monthly results and reporting.
• Identifying, driving and managing change within a Finance function resulting in a more effective Finance function.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise delivery of conflicting priorities and to effectively manage stakeholder expectations around deadlines.
• Understanding of charity VAT and corporation tax is desirable.
• Experience of using Microsoft’s Business Central/ Dynamics is also desirable.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to , Equity, and Belonging

At Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their , , class, , , – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities.Our , , Equity and Belonging strategywill tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to , equity, and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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