Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the role

Lead the strategic financial planning agenda for a large public‑sector organisation, overseeing budget setting, medium‑term financial planning and financial sustainability. Partner with senior leaders to provide expert insight, support transformation initiatives and influence key decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Medium‑Term Financial Plan.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual budget setting process.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Support robust financial governance and effective decision‑making.
• Manage and develop the financial planning and business partnering team.
• Monitor reserves, provisions and corporate budgets.
• Lead statutory and government financial returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to major transformation programmes, business cases and strategic projects.
• Prepare high‑profile financial reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Deputise for senior finance leadership and represent the organisation at external meetings.

Required profile

• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting and financial management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience operating at senior level and advising executive leaders.
• Thorough understanding of governance, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Ability to lead teams, drive performance and develop talent.
• Commercial acumen with experience supporting transformation and investment decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial information.
• Proactive, solution‑focused approach in complex environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £62,000‑£67,000 per annum.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Extensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to influence financial policies and strategies.
• Collaborative, professional work environment.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.