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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee and develop the organisation's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities. This role plays an important part in helping Our Future Health make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively and deliver its mission sustainably. This is an opportunity to contribute to the financial direction of one of the UK's most ambitious health research programmes. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will help provide the financial insight, planning and analysis needed to support decision-making, prioritise resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of our work. Your expertise will help build the financial frameworks and reporting that enable Our Future Health to achieve its goals.

Responsibilities

Lead organisational budgeting and forecasting
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, including workforce planning and long-term cash forecasting
Monitor and analyse key financial metrics and scorecard measures
Ensure reporting is accessible, relevant and supports effective decision-making
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
Ensure processes are documented and knowledge is shared effectively across the team
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across the organisation
Attend Executive, Steering Committee and project meetings as required
Provide balanced support and challenge to help stakeholders make informed decisions
Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic and ad hoc projects
Support financial systems reviews and future finance system enhancements
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team

Requirements

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
Experience working in a start-up, scale-up or other rapidly evolving organisation (Desirable)
Experience within healthcare, life sciences, research, charity or public benefit organisations (Desirable)

Skills

Financial planning
Financial analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Reporting
Financial modelling
Advanced Excel
Stakeholder management
Communication
Relationship-building
Organisational skills
Detail-oriented
Accuracy
Continuous improvement
Collaboration
Problem-solving

Location

Central London

Work Type

Hybrid working
Flexible working
Remote working

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

From £88,000 per annum basic salary

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme – employer contributions of up to 12%
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
EV Scheme
Home & Tech Savings
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Our Future Health will be the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent, and treat diseases.
We are a charity, supported by the UK Government, in partnership with charities and industry.
We work closely with the NHS and with public authorities across all nations and regions of the UK.

Equal Opportunity

At Our Future Health, we recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their background, have equitable access to our application process.
We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process.
If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us at talent@ourfuturehealth.org.uk