Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for a well‑established membership organisation undergoing transformation. The role is contract‑based (6‑month fixed term) and hybrid, with 1‑2 days on site each week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full organisational budgeting process.
• Manage forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Develop a structured FP&A framework and improve management reporting.
• Produce insightful analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with budget holders and senior leaders across the organisation.
• Build robust financial models and business cases.
• Support wider finance transformation initiatives and improve reporting processes, controls and systems.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A experience within a complex membership or Royal College‑type organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Experience of finance business partnering during change or transformation.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£80,000‑£85,000 pro rata per year).
• Fixed‑term contract (6 months) with potential for extension.
• Hybrid working model (35 hours per week).
• Opportunity to shape the finance function of a leading organisation.