Strategic FP&A Leader| Budgeting, Forecasting & Procurement

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

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. seeks a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead FP&A, governance and procurement with strategic financial insight across the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Officer Group, this senior role will drive budgeting, MTFS, financial reporting and value for money, while guiding business cases and procurement activity. Hybrid working in Gloucester, 37 hours/week, 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA credentials.
• Significant senior-level experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong track record in financial planning, budgeting and analysis, plus building complex models.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget development and the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets, including precept setting and funding strategies.
• Consolidate and present budgets to senior stakeholders.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and forecasting with variance analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and propose mitigations.
• Contribute to business cases, resource allocation and project appraisal.
• Monitor capital and project expenditure for value for money.
• Support audit activity and statutory financial reporting.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement and contract management.
• Lead and develop Finance and Procurement Business Partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Job description

The Portfolio Group Inc. seeks a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead FP&A, governance and procurement with strategic financial insight across the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Officer Group, this senior role will drive budgeting, MTFS, financial reporting and value for money, while guiding business cases and procurement activity. Hybrid working in Gloucester, 37 hours/week, 6-month contract.