Head of Strategic Finance Planning and Risk
Location: Gatwick, GB
Salary: Up to £119,161 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Security Level: SC
Base: Crawley, West Sussex (Our Gatwick office) with frequent travel to our Westferry, Canary Wharf office
We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.
The Role
The Head of Strategic Finance, Planning, and Risk is a key leadership role responsible for developing the organisation’s financial strategy and overseeing the implementation of a financially sustainable operating model that aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals. This role will lead the development of a strategic integrated planning capability, ensuring the organisation adopts a medium to long-term planning approach.
The incumbent will play a crucial role in embedding finance at the core of decision-making processes, ensuring a balanced approach to strategic ambition, operational delivery, risk management, sustainability, and value for money. By integrating financial strategy with organisational planning and risk management, the Head of Strategic Finance, Planning, and Risk will ensure that the organisation is well-positioned to achieve its objectives while maintaining financial stability and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Sustainability & Value for Money: Lead the strategic development of initiatives that ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability, embedding a culture focused on value for money throughout the organisation.
* Resource Optimisation: Develop and implement strategies to optimise resource allocation and utilisation, increasing confidence at the ExCo and Board level that resources are prioritized and allocated effectively to meet strategic objectives.
* Long-Term Financial Planning: Oversee the implementation of financial models that support and facilitate long-term financial planning, ensuring they are robust and aligned with the organisation’s goals.
* Funding Model Development: Lead the strategic development and implementation of the funding model, ensuring clear communication with customers, colleagues, and government stakeholders.
About You
To be considered for the role you must have the following experience and skills:
* Professional Accounting Qualification: Hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.
* Senior Finance Experience: Proven experience in a senior finance role, demonstrating the ability to lead and manage financial operations effectively.
* Change Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience in delivering change across strategic planning, financial modelling, and enterprise risk management.
* Leadership and Team Development: Strong leadership skills with a successful track record in managing and developing high-performing teams.
Additional Information
For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles, the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.
The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for an interview, you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.
Inclusive Recruitment
We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Working With Us
We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd January 2025
Interview Date: Friday 31st January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
No recruitment agencies please.
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