Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Posted: 4 March 2026
Job Updated: 4 March 2026
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Job Title: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Function: Finance
Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £90,868 with potential to rise to £106,904 over 3 years
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for NHS Supply Chain, enabling the organisation to make sound financial and investment decisions, deliver against its strategic and operational objectives, and maximise value and benefits for the NHS.
The role ensures that organisational strategy and business plans are fully aligned with robust financial plans and drives a strong understanding of financial performance and risk across the business, including the Executive Team, Board and Shareholder. Through high‑quality insight, analysis and reporting, the role supports effective decision‑making, performance management and long‑term financial sustainability.
Reporting to the Executive Finance Director and leading the FP&A function, the Head of FP&A is a key member of the senior leadership team. By combining strong leadership capability with deep financial expertise, the role plays a critical part in shaping and driving organisational performance, supporting strategic change, and building financial capability and accountability across NHS Supply Chain.
Every day you will …
1. Lead and coach the FP&A team, supporting team performance and development.
2. Ensure organisational strategy is underpinned by robust, integrated financial plans that enable informed, long‑term decision‑making.
3. Deliver high‑quality analysis that strengthens Executive and Board understanding of performance, risk and strategic trade‑offs.
4. Drive rigorous budgeting and forecasting processes that embed accountability and enable delivery of financial and operational commitments.
5. Produce clear, precise reporting that enhances Executive and Board oversight and supports confident, evidence‑based decisions.
6. Lead the financial evaluation of major investments and change programmes, ensuring value for money and strategic alignment.
7. Build a high‑performing FP&A function and elevate financial acumen across directorates, positioning Finance as a trusted strategic partner.
8. Anticipate financial risks and opportunities and lead enhancements that improve data quality, processes and insight.
9. Play an active role in shaping organisational culture, transformation and enterprise‑wide initiatives through strong financial stewardship.
What can we offer you?
We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:
10. Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
11. We recognise our employees’ hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
12. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
13. We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
14. A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
15. Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
16. Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
17. 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
18. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.