Strategic Finance Lead: Planning, Reporting & Insights

Public Sector; London; Hybrid; NOK 647,000 - 875,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employer pension contributions 8–11%

Job summary

Goodman Masson, on behalf of a prestigious not-for-profit organisation in Central London, seeks a Financial Reporting & Planning Lead. You will own monthly reporting, forecasting, and analytical support to drive performance of the trading operations.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will partner with operational teams, develop robust budgeting models, and enhance reporting systems including dashboards in Power BI and advanced Excel analyses.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent.
• Strong background in management accounting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, profitability tracking, and margin performance for the trading entity.
• Manage revenue accounting for key commercial contracts, including revenue recognition calculations.
• Coordinate annual budget and forecasting cycles, building robust models and user-friendly templates.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights, partnering with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate to refine reporting systems, automate data structures, and build interactive dashboards.
• Prepare audit-ready year-end schedules and support external auditors.

Skills

Management accounting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI (advantageous)

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Goodman Masson, on behalf of a prestigious not-for-profit organisation in Central London, seeks a Financial Reporting & Planning Lead. You will own monthly reporting, forecasting, and analytical support to drive performance of the trading operations.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will partner with operational teams, develop robust budgeting models, and enhance reporting systems including dashboards in Power BI and advanced Excel analyses.