Overview

The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring robust financial insight and support for organisational decision-making. This role is based in Bath and requires expertise in accounting and finance to deliver strategic guidance and operational excellence.

Description

• Lead and coordinate the development of the 5-year financial plan, supporting strategy through robust scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations.
• Deliver quarterly reforecasts for income and associated costs across multiple locations
• Provide authoritative financial analysis, insight, and advice to inform strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Provide senior-level financial analysis and oversight and narrative for monthly management accounts variances against budget for tuition income, franchise fee, marketing & outreach expenditure and student recruitment commissions, ensuring an accurate interpretation and explanation of variances.
• Produce concise, high impact financial commentary that supports decision-making by senior leaders and budget holders.
• Lead development and refinement of financial models, ensuring accuracy, transparency and strategic alignment.
• Provide advanced scenario planning and financial modelling expertise to support major strategic decisions and risk assessments.
• Line manage the Finance Analyst, ensuring strong performance, development, and continuous improvement.
• Promote collaboration across Finance, including with Finance Systems and Management Accounts teams.

Profile

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience working within the university sector in a similar financial planning, forecasting, or analytical leadership role.
• Proven experience of developing financial plans, long‑term forecasts, and scenario modelling.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing direct reports
• Experience producing financial analysis for senior leadership decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling principles.
• Experience working in a complex organisation with multiple income streams and cost drivers.
• Experience of working within the Higher Education sector

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday leave with 30 days of annual leave.
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• The opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Bath.
• A permanent role with a focus on professional development and impact in the not-for-profit sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of FP&A, apply today to join an organisation making a difference in the community.