Overview
The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring robust financial insight and support for organisational decision-making. This role is based in Bath and requires expertise in accounting and finance to deliver strategic guidance and operational excellence.
Description
* Lead and coordinate the development of the 5-year financial plan, supporting strategy through robust scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations.
* Deliver quarterly reforecasts for income and associated costs across multiple locations
* Provide authoritative financial analysis, insight, and advice to inform strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
* Provide senior-level financial analysis and oversight and narrative for monthly management accounts variances against budget for tuition income, franchise fee, marketing & outreach expenditure and student recruitment commissions, ensuring an accurate interpretation and explanation of variances.
* Produce concise, high impact financial commentary that supports decision-making by senior leaders and budget holders.
* Lead development and refinement of financial models, ensuring accuracy, transparency and strategic alignment.
* Provide advanced scenario planning and financial modelling expertise to support major strategic decisions and risk assessments.
* Line manage the Finance Analyst, ensuring strong performance, development, and continuous improvement.
* Promote collaboration across Finance, including with Finance Systems and Management Accounts teams.
Profile
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA or equivalent professional qualification.
* Significant experience working within the university sector in a similar financial planning, forecasting, or analytical leadership role.
* Proven experience of developing financial plans, long‑term forecasts, and scenario modelling.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing direct reports
* Experience producing financial analysis for senior leadership decision‑making.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles.
* Experience working in a complex organisation with multiple income streams and cost drivers.
* Experience of working within the Higher Education sector
Job Offer
* Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
* Generous holiday leave with 30 days of annual leave.
* Access to a local government pension scheme.
* The opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Bath.
* A permanent role with a focus on professional development and impact in the not-for-profit sector.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of FP&A, apply today to join an organisation making a difference in the community.
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