Robert Half are currently partnering with a circa £200 million turnover organisation on the recruitment of a Head of FP&A to join the business on a full time and permanent basis. This is a newly created role due to growth, and our client entering a very exciting phase of their development.

Based near Bath, this role will require two days per week in their office.

Responsibilities of the Head of FP&A will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the development of a long-term financial plan, delivering robust scenario modelling, forecasting and strategic insight to support institutional decision making and risk management.
• Own complex income and cost planning with regular re-forecasting across multiple delivery models.
• Provide senior level analysis and clear, impactful commentary on management accounts, translating financial performance and variances into actionable insight for leadership.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, systems and data quality.
• Lead statutory and regulatory submissions, ensuring full compliance, accuracy and alignment with financial statements.
• Line manage and develop a high performing analytical team, act as a senior finance lead within the organisation and influence stakeholders through clear communication and trusted financial advice.

Your Profile:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proven experience in a similar financial planning, forecasting or analytical leadership role.
• Ability to demonstrate developing financial plans, long term forecasts and scenario modelling, ideally within a complex organisation with multiple income streams.
• Experience of working in the education sector is essential for this role.

In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £58-62k plus generous employee benefits.

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