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Form of work
Salary- Opportunity to challenge the status quo and be a true business partner
- Senior finance leadership position, heading up all FP&A and partnering activity
About Our Client
The University of Buckingham is among the ten smallest in the UK and is rightly proud of its distinctive features, which it has enhanced continuously over the years, namely: it is the only University in the UK with a Royal Charter that is independent of direct government funding; secondly, it pioneered the first accelerated (two-year) degree; and finally, it provides students with a personalised learning experience through both its small-group academic tutorial system and its exceptional pastoral care provision.
Job Description
Reporting to the CFO, your key responsibilities as Head of Planning will include:
- Ownership, design and implement financial plan which meets the needs of organisation.
- Own the budgeting and forecasting work process, providing analysis and therefore guidance to senior stakeholders.
- Assist CFO with the development of targets; track and forecast targets achievement through the year.
- Own the continuous improvement of the financial planning process.
- Delivery of monthly financial information & KPIs including analysis and insights for leadership reports..
- Create and manage models that drive insight into performance of Schools, courses and functions, that enable data driven decision making
- Implementation and management of new systems and tools supporting efficient and timely planning and reporting.
- Lead and develop a best-in-class team.
- Deputise for the CFO when required.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Planning should have:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, ICAEW)
- Demonstrable skills in financial planning and analysis, to include report writing, presentation and business partnering are essential
- Working at pace, managing multiple priorities and strong communication skills are all required.
- Previous experience working with key stakeholders and delivering change and process improvement
- Curious and able to bring insight and thought leadership to both the Finance team and wider University
- Strong interpersonal skills
What's on Offer
An excellent opportunity to make a direct commercial impact.
In return there is a salary range to £70,000 plus pension, limited hybrid working and additional benefits:
- Beautiful working environment across our campus in Buckingham, with plenty of space
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Christmas closure
- On-site gym and exercise classes
- On-site catering facilities
- University bookshop with staff discount
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
- Discount of courses for staff and their families
