Head of Financial Planning - Higher Education - £85,000
Are you ready to take the lead in a role that sits at the heart of strategy, performance, and decision-making? We're looking for a dynamic finance leader who thrives on turning numbers into insight and insight into action.
In this role, you will:
* Drive the organisation's budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles, ensuring every decision is backed by strong financial direction
* Deliver sharp, timely analysis that sparks performance conversations and informs big-picture choices at the top table
* Build and evolve financial models and scenario tools that don't just explain the future — they help shape it
* Lead, mentor and inspire a talented FP&A team, setting the bar high for collaboration, impact, and excellence
* Partner with senior executives as a trusted advisor, bringing clarity, challenge, and strategic foresight
We're looking for someone who:
* Is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with deep post-qualification experience
* Has led FP&A or strategic finance teams in complex, fast-moving organisations
* Knows how to influence at executive level and is comfortable steering board-level conversations
* Brings strong commercial instincts and expertise in strategic financial management and investment appraisal
* Thrives in complexity — resilient, adaptable, and energised by shaping the unknown into opportunity
* Combines sharp analytical skills with outstanding communication and storytelling ability