Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish higher education institution seeks a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to shape its financial strategy and performance capabilities. The role involves leading a team, driving financial modelling, and enhancing analytics within a hybrid working environment. You'll support digital innovation and be pivotal in strategic planning for sustainability.

Benefits

Annual Leave: Up to 43 days

Pension: Generous employer contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD support

Free parking

Sponsored education

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading FP&A in complex organisations.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience in higher education or public/third sector finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Financial Analysts to deliver planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Drive financial modelling for academic initiatives and commercial ventures.
• Enhance performance analytics and KPI frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

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 Role

• This 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 NeedA 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 OfferSalary: 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.

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