Senior Finance Planning & Strategy Manager

Sja's West; London, Bristol, Sheffield, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity seeks a Senior Finance Planning & Strategy Manager to lead financial analysis and reporting across various sectors. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior management to drive strategic decision-making, optimizing revenue, and managing risks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial finance and stakeholder management, ensuring high-quality financial support. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the community while enjoying a supportive culture that promotes growth and work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes

Health and Wellbeing portal

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Degree and professional accounting qualification required.
• 5+ years of PQE in commercial finance and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finance business partnering service to stakeholders.
• Support financial analysis and strategic insights.
• Ensure accurate monthly management accounts and budgets.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Pricing Strategy

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Senior Finance Planning & Strategy Manager

This role leads the teams responsible for Business Partnering, Planning, Forecasting, Analytics, and Financial Reporting across Enterprise sectors such as Training, Supplies, and Trade Marketing. It is a key leadership position within the Finance team, focusing on driving commercial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, monitoring spend, and leading revenue forecasting to plan resources effectively.

Location: Preferred locations include London, Bristol, Sheffield, or Birmingham.

Our Offer

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering a supportive culture with opportunities for growth, career development, a healthy work-life balance, and recognition for your contributions. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing portal offering financial, health, and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping through Blue Light and NHS discounts

About Us

Join a team of over 1,416 employees and 31,000 volunteers committed to saving lives through first aid services, training, and campaigning. As a historic charity, we focus on community response, outreach, and empowering individuals with vital clinical skills, including volunteer programs and social enterprise activities.

Job Summary

The role oversees Business Partnering, Planning, Forecasting, Analytics, and Financial Reporting for Enterprise sectors. It involves supporting management accounting, budgeting, and forecasts aligned with strategic operational plans, and working closely with the Commercial Director and Heads of Departments. The role also governs pricing and discounting strategies, analyzes margins, and oversees training scheduling within the Property portfolio to optimize revenue and efficiency.

About You

You will have a degree, a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), at least 5 years PQE, and experience in commercial finance, pricing, bid analysis, and contract management. You should have managed management accounting processes, led teams, handled stakeholder relationships, and managed risks, costs, and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality finance business partnering service to Enterprise and stakeholders
• Support the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis with detailed financial analysis and strategic insights
• Provide financial support and challenge to income generation teams, including pricing and contract analysis
• Ensure accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders
• Lead and support the Finance and Planning, Performance & Commercial Analytics team
• Manage commercial planning for training schedules to meet profitability and strategy goals

For more details, view the full job description on our website or upon clicking apply. Visit www.sja.org.uk to learn more about us, including our Ask Me campaign. If you're a current employee, apply here: Click here. Otherwise, apply below. We may close the vacancy early if we receive high applications. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting a respectful environment where everyone can thrive. All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance if applicable. We do not accept speculative CVs; only applications for advertised roles will be considered.