Head of Financial, Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

We are seeking a Head of FP&A to lead a transformation 18‑month programme to modernise our financial planning, forecasting, and decision‑support capabilities. The role will establish a robust FP&A operating model that can be embedded and operated on a business‑as‑usual basis following the completion of the transformation.

The Head of FP&A is responsible for delivery of strategic financial planning, including revenue and expenditure forecasting across the Foundation and its multiple location entities. This includes delivering forward‑looking financial planning, budgeting, and analysis across the organisation, as well as delivery of periodic reporting to track performance against targets (i.e., budgets), analysis of business drivers, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management and the Trustees. The role provides Trustees and senior leadership with reliable forecasts, clear insights, and scenario analysis to inform decision‑making.

Leading a small team of analysts, the Head of FP&A acts as a critical strategic finance partner, providing timely data‑driven reporting to ensure full transparency of the financial status of the business.

• Financial planning & forecasting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts across all entities. Responsibility for measuring and reporting actuals versus budgets and targets. Develop and maintain robust revenue and expenditure models to support short‑, medium‑, and long‑term planning. Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to test assumptions and assess risks/opportunities. Tracking key financial metrics (KPI’s). Translating financial data into actionable insights for business leaders.
• Revenue & expenditure accountability: Lead the support of the CRO and revenue function by providing revenue reporting, data analytics and responding to other inquiries. Work with fundraising, contracts, and other income‑generating teams to build reliable income forecasts, track pipeline, and monitor delivery against targets. Partner with operations and programme leads to manage expenditure forecasts, monitor costs against budgets, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Business partnering: Act as the primary financial partner to senior leadership, providing clear, actionable insight to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions. Build strong relationships across functions, ensuring finance is embedded in planning and decision‑making.
• Reporting & insight: Deliver clear, concise monthly and quarterly management reports to trustees, the Executive, and committees. Performing variance analysis to explain why actual results differ from plans and recommending corrective actions. Provide narrative and analysis that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities — not just numbers.
• Treasury planning support: Work with the CFO and Deputy CFO on cash and reserves planning, ensuring forecasts align with organisational funding strategy. Provide regular actual vs. budget reporting on the results of Treasury operations.
• Risk and compliance: Support the assessment of financial risks and opportunities. Ensure adherence to established financial internal controls and procedures.
• Leadership & development: Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team to build a strong and effective function. Set clear objectives and KPIs for the team, monitor performance, and foster continuous improvement.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant post‑qualification experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally in a global, multi‑entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Good understanding of IFRS and management reporting standards.
• Experience managing and developing teams.

• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work across functions and geographies.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems (Power BI, Business Central, Salesforce desirable).

Application closing date: 28th February 2026. Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.

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