Senior FP&A & Strategy Leader (Budget & Procurement)

The Portfolio Group Inc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. seeks a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in the United Kingdom for a 6-month contract. This senior role leads budgeting, analysis, governance and procurement, delivering strategic financial oversight.

You will work closely with the Chief Officer Group, OPCC and Heads of Department to provide trusted financial insight for strategic and operational decision-making, with a hybrid work model and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with leadership experience
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Proven track record in financial planning and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) development and management
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets including precept setting and funding strategies
• Consolidate and present budgets and financial information to senior stakeholders
• Lead monthly financial reporting and forecasting with variance analysis
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise on mitigations
• Provide financial input into business cases, resource allocation and investment decisions
• Monitor capital and project expenditure and ensure value for money
• Support internal and external audit activity and statutory financial reporting
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement activity and contract management
• Lead and develop Finance and Procurement Business Partners
• Support Change Team in process re-engineering for cost savings

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

People management

Financial modelling

Education

CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

The Portfolio Group Inc. seeks a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in the United Kingdom for a 6-month contract. This senior role leads budgeting, analysis, governance and procurement, delivering strategic financial oversight.

You will work closely with the Chief Officer Group, OPCC and Heads of Department to provide trusted financial insight for strategic and operational decision-making, with a hybrid work model and 37 hours per week.