Head of Financial Planning

Head of Financial Planning Location: Hybrid Medway (part office-based, part home working) Salary: £63,280 - £75,805 per annum, plus Service Manager Allowance of £5,769 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Interview Date: 31 July 2026 Applicants must hold a relevant professional accountancy qualification, preferably CIPFA. About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Financial Planning to lead a high-performing team of approximately 25 finance and financial systems professionals. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for coordinating and delivering the annual revenue budget process, driving robust financial planning, and providing strategic financial advice across the organisation. As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will champion a proactive, customer-focused business partnering approach, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring strong financial stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic direction within a complex and evolving local government environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual revenue budget process and medium-term financial planning. Coordinate balanced budget setting, identifying savings opportunities and managing financial pressures. Produce and present comprehensive budget and financial monitoring reports. Lead the Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring high-quality support across all revenue services. Oversee revenue budget ..... full job details .....