Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Our Future Health UK

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis overseeing financial planning and analysis for UK's largest health research programme. Collaborating with leaders to support decision-making and resource allocation.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £88,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organisation's financial planning and analysis function, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting and effective financial decision-making across the business.
Work closely with senior stakeholders throughout the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor.
Develop robust processes and timelines for annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Review cost centre budgets and forecasts with budget holders to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
Consolidate departmental budgets and forecasts into an organisation-wide financial view.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure overall organisational affordability.
Produce budget and forecast reports for the Finance Director, Executive Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.
Lead the production and continuous improvement of management reporting.
Provide insightful analysis and commentary on organisational performance.
Monitor and analyse key financial metrics and scorecard measures.
Review project and funder budgets and reports before external submission.
Provide constructive challenge and review of business cases before approval.
Manage, coach and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
Support the team in resolving complex financial issues and stakeholder queries.
Provide cover and support across the wider Finance team when required.
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across the organisation.
Support financial systems reviews and future finance system enhancements.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
Experience leading and developing FP&A teams.
Significant experience in both financial planning & analysis and financial business partnering.
Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
Experience producing clear, insightful financial reporting for senior stakeholders.
The ability to develop robust forecasts and plans in environments with uncertainty and changing priorities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to provide both support and constructive challenge.
A highly organised and detail-oriented approach, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

From £88,000 per annum basic salary.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Hybrid working - We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
EV Scheme – Save up to 40% on a brand new electric vehicle all-inclusive package through salary sacrifice
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningfinancial analysisfinancial modellingadvanced Excelbudgetingforecastingmanagement reportingfinancial reportingcost centre budgetingperformance analysis

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship-buildingorganisational skillsdetail-orientedcollaborative mindsetproactive approachsolutions-focusedconstructive challengecoachingleadership

Certifications

ACAACCACIMA