Strategic FP&A Accountant – Budgeting & Insight

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Onsite facilities discount

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a strategic finance professional to lead income management, financial planning and business partnering. You will work with senior leaders and the MIS team to deliver robust forecasts and financial insights that support sustainable learning outcomes.

Given the role, you will manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting with advanced Excel and GDPR-compliant processes, ensuring data-driven decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling, Pivot Tables and Power Query.
• Experience producing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop income management, financial planning and business partnering functions.
• Provide expert financial insight, robust forecasting and performance analysis.
• Support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4+ above)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Pivot Tables

Job description

South Devon College is seeking a strategic finance professional to lead income management, financial planning and business partnering. You will work with senior leaders and the MIS team to deliver robust forecasts and financial insights that support sustainable learning outcomes.

Given the role, you will manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting with advanced Excel and GDPR-compliant processes, ensuring data-driven decisions across the organisation.