Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Are you an experienced finance leader with a passion for strategic planning? Do you thrive in values-driven organisations working to create global impact? Looking for a newly created role where you can shape the future of an FP&A function? If yes, look no further!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an internationally respected not-for-profit organisation as their new Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. In this newly created, high-impact role, you’ll take the lead on financial strategy, long-term planning and business partnering, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.

The key duties of this Head of Financial Planning & Analysis will be:

• Lead strategic financial reporting to give a clear picture of both short- and long-term financial position.
• Design and build financial models to support planning, forecasting, and impact assessment.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to create robust, realistic plans.
• Drive the financial evaluation of project proposals to inform effective decision-making.
• Lead and develop the finance business partnering function across the organisation.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to align financial and strategic planning.
• Manage and support the FP&A team, ensuring continuous professional growth and development.
• Support project managers and budget holders to ensure financial sustainability and donor alignment.

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that is redefining how global development is approached. You’ll be joining a mission-led team passionate about making a tangible difference on the world stage and this role will place you at the heart of it all, enabling strategic decision-making through strong financial insight and leadership.

The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (or able to demonstrate equivalent experience).
• Experienced in charity financial planning, budgeting, and cost recovery in a complex environment.
• Comfortable analysing processes and driving process improvements.
• An excellent communicator, able to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• An empowering manager, with a track record of supporting and developing diverse teams.
• Ideally familiar with grant accounting and financial sustainability within project-based organisations.

This is a permanent role offered on a hybrid working basis, with only occasional travel (just a few days per month) required to their office in central London

If you think this role sounds like the right next step for you in your career, apply today to make sure you don’t miss out.