Senior Financial Planning Manager (Interim)

i-jobs; Chichester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

i-jobs in Chichester is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Manager on an interim basis to lead financial planning and forecasting across the organisation. You will provide strategic financial advice to senior managers, oversee budgets and forecasts, and prepare clear reports for leadership.

The role demands strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise in a large, complex organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior financial planning or management role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting activities across the organisation.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior managers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of financial plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and identify key risks, trends and opportunities.
• Prepare clear financial reports, forecasts and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support effective financial decision-making and long-term financial planning.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure financial plans align with organisational priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial planning processes and reporting.

Skills

Senior financial planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Position: Senior Financial Planning Manager (Interim)

Location: County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ

Start Date: ASAP (7 September 2026)

Contract Duration: 7 September 2026 - 5 March 2027

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm

Pay Rate: Up to £600 per day

Job Reference: 5303415

Job Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting activities across the organisation.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior managers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of financial plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and identify key risks, trends and opportunities.
• Prepare clear financial reports, forecasts and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support effective financial decision-making and long-term financial planning.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure financial plans align with organisational priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial planning processes and reporting.

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior financial planning or management role.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience providing financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience working within a large or complex organisation.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience within a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Experience of working with West Sussex County Council or a similar organisation.
• Relevant professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.