Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office
Office based in Central London
This world-renowned arts organisation is at the heart of the creative and cultural sector, driving innovation, supporting artists, and engaging the public with groundbreaking experiences. With a strong reputation for excellence, it collaborates with key partners, funders, and creative communities to push boundaries and ensure long-term success.
As Head of FP&A, you will be at the forefront of strategic financial planning, ensuring this organisation continues to thrive and deliver impactful cultural programmes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy while overseeing a high-performing Finance Business Partnering function. Your insights will empower senior leaders, Trustees, and key stakeholders to make informed financial decisions that drive success.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. If you’re an experienced finance professional looking to make a tangible impact in a world-class cultural institution, we want to hear from you!
Key areas of responsibilities;
* Review and re-engineer month end process to produce accurate and useful management accounts, enabling department heads to manage performance
* Produce a whole monthly performance report, with insightful commentary and over time incorporating non-financial metrics
* Develop and deliver dashboard reporting and drill-down capabilities as part of the recently implemented finance system
* Improve the reporting, monitoring and reconciliation of restricted funds
* Develop a culture and capability set to deliver excellent business partnering
* Provide useful and insightful management information to departments and work with them to ensure forecasts, risks and opportunities are captured and actioned
* Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis to inform decision making, any other ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
* Take the lead in maintaining and delivering accurate and robust reforecasts and budgets to tight deadlines ahead of key meetings, including responsibility for key departments
Who are we looking for?
* A formally qualified accountant
* Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation
* Experience in budgeting and forecasting in a complex organisation
* An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
* Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.