Strategic FP&A Leader for Public Sector Finance

Adecco Colombia S.A.; Ham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability-confident employer

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary. Location: Quedgeley; Contract: Temporary; Hours: Full Time, 37 per week; End Date: June 2027.

The role leads budgeting, financial planning, board reporting and financial governance, overseeing FP&A for revenue, capital, and procurement partnerships. Requires CCAB-qualified accountant and senior finance leadership experience; strong Excel and financial systems; public sector or

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, including Board‑level reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the annual budget and Medium‑Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets for the Force and OPCC, supporting statutory requirements such as precept setting.
• Consolidate and report annual budgets to senior stakeholders, including the Chief Officer Group and OPCC.
• Manage monthly financial reporting and forecasting, explaining variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare executive dashboards and management information packs for senior leadership.
• Identify and elevate financial risks and opportunities while recommending mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to model financial outcomes and advise on value‑for‑money decisions.
• Act as the single point of finance support for senior leaders and attend leadership team meetings.
• Monitor project delivery to ensure budgets are met and value for money achieved.
• Support the Head of Change in conducting post‑completion audits.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit standards, and governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Lead and mentor Finance Business Partners and Procurement Business Partners.
• Foster a collaborative and people‑centric culture within the finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Board reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Adecco are recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary. Location: Quedgeley; Contract: Temporary; Hours: Full Time, 37 per week; End Date: June 2027.

The role leads budgeting, financial planning, board reporting and financial governance, overseeing FP&A for revenue, capital, and procurement partnerships. Requires CCAB-qualified accountant and senior finance leadership experience; strong Excel and financial systems; public sector or