Vertex Associates have partnered with a leading UK charity in their recruitment for a Deputy Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. You will be a key member of the finance function, providing strategic and operational financial support to enable sustainable growth, informed decision making, and accountable service continuity.
This is a 100% remote position
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with the Senior Leadership team and Senior Finance Personnel to develop the methodology behind the setting and maintenance of budgets, and forecasts to support strategic objectives.
* Leading on the finances of all potential contract and grant applications that align with the charity’s objectives.
* Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and service development.
* Deliver high quality analysis of financial reports and performance.
* Monitor financial performance, highlight risks and opportunities and support corrective actions
* Support the development of pricing models and cost recovery strategies for commercial contracts
* Work closely with operational teams to track financial performance on volumetric based and act as a key finance business partner to service leads
* Collaborate with the central charity finance team to ensure alignment on consolidated reporting and governance
* Contribute to organisational risk management through our approach to the pricing of new contracts, particularly around funding volatility and service changes.
* Support long term financial sustainability by setting out an approach to scenario planning, in response to policy, funding and demand changes
Key Requirements:
* Management of an FP&A function at a senior level which as part of a large or growing organisation.
* Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling and the implementation of systems to keep these relevant
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent) or finalist, ideally 5 years PQE
* Understanding of the regulatory framework for charities / social enterprises (SORP, Gift Aid, Restricted Funds)
* Understanding of public sector commissioning, including NHS, local authority etc
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