Bath Spa Live

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis leads the University’s financial planning, forecasting and analytical capability.
• You will play a central role in shaping the University’s five‑year financial plan, delivering robust budgets, forecasts and scenario modelling that underpin strategic decision‑making at the highest level.
• Oversee tuition fee planning and reforecasting across all areas of activity, including Bath Spa, London Hackney, franchise partners and direct delivery provision, as well as associated expenditure such as franchise fees, marketing and student recruitment commissions.
• Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Data & Insights and the wider University, you will ensure all planning assumptions are robust, evidence‑based and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Promote a culture of analytical excellence, financial rigour and collaboration.
• Lead and develop the Financial Analysis team, drive continuous improvement in financial models and systems, and provide high‑quality insight to senior leaders, committees and external regulators.
• Act as a key deputy to the Director of Finance, representing the Finance function when required.

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Manager

• Lead and manage a team that facilitates exceptional outreach, engagement and attainment raising activities.
• Set objectives linked to the operationalisation and delivery of the University’s APP and monitor and evaluate the work of the team.
• Continually review the outreach offer and ensure professional standards are maintained and applied within all areas of outreach and schools and colleges engagement.

Access and Participation Manager

Director

• Lead and deliver the University’s Creative Engagement Strategy, positioning it as a regional creative hub of national significance
• Provide strategic leadership for creative engagement across student experience, curriculum, research and civic activity
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams and flagship creative programmes
• Build impactful partnerships and a connected creative ecosystem across the University, city and region
• Represent the University externally and provide expert advice, strategic leadership and financial oversight at senior level

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Access and Participation Manager

Director of Creative Engagement