Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Are you ready to lead budgeting, forecasting and capital reporting that directly shapes public-sector decisions?THE ORGANISATIONA UK public-sector organisation is looking for an interim Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to strengthen month-end performance and improve the accuracy of forecasts and outturns. This role will support senior leaders with clear, IFRS- and FreM-compliant insight across financial planning, capital accounting and fixed assets.Operate within IFRS and the Government Finance Reporting Manual (FreM)Deliver planning and reporting outputs for senior governance audiencesWork across finance and wider stakeholders to keep data accurate and timelyEnsure capital accounting and fixed asset reporting meet policy and control needsTHE ROLEThis interim manager role (6 months) focuses on driving month-end management accounts, leading the annual budgetary cycle, and producing an accurate monthly forecast annual outturn to inform decision-making. You will also own parts of capital accounting, including fixed asset register integrity and audit recommendation follow-up.Produce monthly management accounts and explain significant budget variances with clear remedial action plansLead the annual budget cycle: modelling, forecasting, base-line budget managementAdvise directors and senior managers on capital accounting and financial planning, risk and cost pressuresProduce timely monthly financial and management reports by working closely with the finance ..... full job details .....