Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lead the strategic financial planning agenda for a large and complex organisation, driving budget setting, medium-term financial planning, and financial sustainability. Partner with senior leaders to provide expert financial insight, support transformation initiatives, and influence key organisational decisions

Client Details

Our client is a large and highly respected public sector organisation delivering a wide range of vital services across a diverse community. With a strong focus on transformation, financial resilience, and long-term sustainability, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals play a central role in shaping strategic outcomes and supporting meaningful change.

Description

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• Lead the development and maintenance of the organisation's Medium-Term Financial Plan.
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• Coordinate and oversee the annual budget setting process.
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• Provide strategic financial advice to senior executives, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.
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• Support robust financial governance and effective decision-making across the organisation.
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• Manage and develop members of the financial planning and business partnering team.
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• Monitor key financial resources including reserves, provisions, and corporate budgets.
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• Lead statutory and government financial returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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• Contribute to major transformation programmes, business cases, and strategic projects.
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• Prepare high-profile financial reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
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• Deputise for senior finance leadership when required and represent the organisation at key meetings and external networks.
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Profile

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• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and financial management.
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• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
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• Experience operating at a senior level and advising executive leaders.
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• A thorough understanding of governance, statutory reporting, and financial controls.
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• The ability to lead teams, drive performance, and develop talent.
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• Commercial acumen with experience supporting transformation, change, and investment decisions.
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• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
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• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to navigate complex and evolving environments.
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Job Offer

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• Competitive salary ranging from £62,000 to £67,000 per annum.
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• Amazing pension
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• Extensive benefits
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• Hybrid & flexible working.
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• Opportunities to influence financial policies and strategies.
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• Collaborative and professional work environment.
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• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
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If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today.