Head of Financial Strategy

Head of Financial Strategy Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: Up to £650 per day Umbrella Duration: Interim Contract We're partnering with a prestigious London-based organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Financial Strategy during a critical period of strategic financial planning and organisational change. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong financial planning and analysis expertise with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior leadership by translating complex financial information into clear, concise recommendations and decision-making papers. The Role Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll provide strategic financial leadership across several high-profile workstreams, including: * Leading financial planning, forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic decision making. * Developing robust financial models to assess future performance, risks and opportunities. * Preparing high-quality papers, reports and presentations for Executive and Board-level committees. * Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, translating complex financial information into meaningful business insight. * Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's financial strategy. * Providing financial oversight of key organisational planning cycles and ensuring financial implications are clearly understood. * Partnering with operational and strategic teams to challenge assumptions, identify risks and support effective resource planning. * Producing clear financial communications to support organisational priorities and governance. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have: * Significant experience in FP&A, financial strategy, business partnering or commercial finance. * Excellent budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and scenario planning skills. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing Board papers, committee reports, business cases or executive presentations. * A proven ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence decision making. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leaders and executive teams. * Experience operating within complex organisations such as higher education, charities, public sector, NHS or similarly matrixed environments would be highly advantageous. * Professional finance qualifications are welcomed, although applicants who are part-qualified with exceptional relevant experience will also be considered. What's on Offer? * Up to £650 per day (Umbrella) * Hybrid working * Immediate start * Opportunity to influence strategic decision making within a large, complex organisation. * High-profile interim assignment with significant senior stakeholder exposure. If you're a finance professional who enjoys combining commercial insight with excellent communication and influencing skills, we'd love to hear from you