Head of Financial Planning and ReportingPermanent, hybrid£60,907 - £74,910 per annumWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Head of Financial Planning and Reporting to join our Finance department. This is a senior leadership role where you will lead the financial planning and analysis function across a complex, multi-entity organisation. You will provide financial insight and guidance as a strategic partner to the executive team, driving robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support sustainable growth.In this role, you will lead the ownership, administration, and ongoing development of LSTM’s OneFinance system. Your expertise in finance systems will be key to transforming and innovating our reporting and forecasting capabilities, ensuring the system meets the evolving needs of the organisation. Leading the Finance Systems Support team, you will develop a long-term strategy for finance system enhancement and deliver a seamless, user-focused experience.Collaboration and business partnering will be central to your success. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and academic teams to align financial planning with organisational priorities, embedding finance as a trusted, strategic business partner across LSTM.(please refer to the full job description attached for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and criteria)Additional benefits of joining LSTM:30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemesAffiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports CentreEmployee assistance programme to support with employee well-beingHigh street discounts and cashback offersGovernment-backed cycle to work schemePlus, a host of additional family friendly policiesApplication process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies