Bath Spa Live

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Bath Spa Live

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bath • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £58,226 - £61,760 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with significant experience in financial planning, forecasting and analysis within the higher education sector or a similarly complex environment.
  • Strong leadership experience, a track record of developing long‑term financial plans, and the confidence to provide clear, constructive challenge and advice to senior stakeholders.
  • Highly analytical and detail‑focused, you will be comfortable working with complex datasets and financial models, translating them into clear, compelling insight for non‑financial audiences.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to support strategic decision‑making and promote a strong culture of financial sustainability across the University.
  • Strategic, proactive and solution‑focused, you will thrive in a fast‑moving environment with competing priorities, and be committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and professional excellence.
Benefits
  • Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
  • Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
  • Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
  • Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
  • Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningforecastingfinancial analysisbudgetingscenario modellingfinancial modellingdata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencinganalytical thinkingcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
ACAACCACIMACIPFA