Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to support a transformative ERP implementation. This role is pivotal in designing management information systems and ensuring high-quality financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong analytical mindset and experience in financial planning within complex organizations. Join a forward-thinking institution that values collaboration and continuous improvement while enjoying generous benefits, including 28 days of holiday and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Competitive USS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Formally qualified accountant with significant experience in financial planning.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and model financial data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement future management information and financial reports.
• Provide strategic analysis and advice on financial management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Planning

Business Partnering

Project Management

Influencing Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA)

Job description

Job Description

My client is a world class research institute and university college. Top of the league for university research quality, they are in the top four centres worldwide for their specialist research and treatment.

To support the delivery of an ambitious new strategy, the organisation has begun a programme of transformation to ensure they are ready to meet the challenges of the future. A critical part of this workstream is the implementation of a new ERP system, and at present they are looking to appoint an interim Financial Planning and Analysis Lead for the programme.

Reporting to the ERP Project lead, key elements of the role include:

1. Responsible for the design and implementation of the future management information, financial planning and reports.
2. Work with the finance directorate and budget holders to establish the business requirements and ensure professional accounting quality standards are met.
3. Lead on the design of the organisation’s performance reporting in collaboration with other directorates.
4. Provide strategic analysis, support and advice to the programme board on the financial and commercial management of the programme.

In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• A formally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA) with significant, demonstrable experience of financial planning and business partnering within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and model financial data objectively, delivering clarity and constructive challenge.
• Appetite for change and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A collaborative approach to project management and influencing skills.

Experience of the charity sector and/or the higher education sector is desirable; however, we welcome applications from the wider public and private sector.

Fantastic benefits include 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and a highly competitive USS defined contribution pension scheme.