Senior FP&A Leader — Financial Planning & Analysis

KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a qualified finance professional for the role of Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. This full-time position involves delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing budgets, and supporting the rollout of a new finance system. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in FP&A, especially in an educational or public sector setting. The school offers a collaborative environment committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Benefits

Exceptional grounds and facilities

Commitment to safeguarding children

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior FP&A role, ideally within an education or public sector setting.
• Strong technical skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end closure process to ensure accurate and timely management accounts.
• Produce management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Support the Finance Director in consolidating the school-wide budget.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a qualified finance professional for the role of Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. This full-time position involves delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing budgets, and supporting the rollout of a new finance system. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in FP&A, especially in an educational or public sector setting. The school offers a collaborative environment committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.