Strategic Finance Leader — FP&A & Growth

The University of Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 104.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private Medical Scheme and Life 
Assur

Contributory Pension Scheme

Training and Qualifications (Course S/

Season Ticket Loans and Student Discos

Zusammenfassung

The University of Law is seeking an experienced Director of Strategic & Financial Planning to join our Finance Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape the University’s strategic direction, influence investments and drive commercial performance, leading FP&A and Business Intelligence to deliver meaningful analysis for executive decisions.

You will translate strategic priorities into robust financial plans, oversee budgeting/forecasting, and contribute to long-term

Qualifikationen

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience leading strategic planning, financial planning or FP&A in a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering business plans, budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Experience partnering with executive and board-level stakeholders to influence strategic decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Experience leading specialist teams and building cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in Higher Education, especially student recruitment/enrolment planning, advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and delivery of the University’s five-year business plan and translate priorities into robust financial/operational plans.
• Partner with the CFO and Executive Board on investment decisions, resource allocation, financial performance and sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and scenario planning linked to recruitment forecasts.
• Combine FP&A and BI to deliver KPIs and management information for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities, risks and performance improvements from financial/market insight.
• Lead Heads of FP&A and BI, building strong business partnering across the University.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting and financial systems.

Kenntnisse

Accountancy qualification

Strategic financial planning

FP&A leadership

Executive-level partnering

Analytical & influencing

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Law is seeking an experienced Director of Strategic & Financial Planning to join our Finance Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape the University’s strategic direction, influence investments and drive commercial performance, leading FP&A and Business Intelligence to deliver meaningful analysis for executive decisions.

You will translate strategic priorities into robust financial plans, oversee budgeting/forecasting, and contribute to long-term