Finance Head jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Central London HQ | Hybrid Working | £84,576 (incl. London weighting)
Permanent | Full-time (35 hours/week)

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to drive transformation in a purpose-led organisation? We're working with a high-impact membership body at the heart of the UK's public sector landscape to find an exceptional Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis.

The Organisation

Our client is a respected, values-driven organisation with a footprint and a powerful voice in shaping future policy. With a strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, and flexible working, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making.

The Role

As FP&A Manager, you'll lead a high-performing business partnering team, delivering robust financial insight, modelling, and forecasting to support strategic goals. You'll be instrumental in embedding new systems and processes as part of a major finance transformation programme.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading budgeting and forecasting across the group
• Driving financial modelling and scenario planning
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to inform decision-making
• Embedding new finance systems and ways of working
• Leading and developing a team of finance professionals

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with:

• Proven experience in FP&A roles across both commercial and not-for-profit sectors
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset
• The ability to influence and challenge at senior levels
• A track record of leading change and developing teams

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £79,500 - £89,000 + £5,000 London weighting (more likely to hire at the beginning or middle of the banding)
• Generous annual leave (up to 32 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
• Excellent pension (up to 12% employer contribution) and family leave packages
• Award-winning wellbeing programme
• Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)
• A chance to make a real difference in a mission-led organisation

Please apply now to be considered!

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