Head of FPandA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially astute finance professional to join a large, complex organisation operating within the higher education sector.This is a senior leadership role requiring a qualified finance specialist with significant experience in financial strategy, planning, and operational delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial direction, influencing strategic decisions, and ensuring the highest standards of financial management and governance.The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will act as a trusted advisor across a broad stakeholder base, providing strategic financial insight and ensuring robust financial planning, control, and reporting.You will lead financial reporting and business partnering activity, supporting long-term sustainability and enabling data-driven decision making across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Finance and LeadershipContribute to the development and delivery of financial strategy and long-term planningLead on the production of consolidated financial plans, including five-year budgets and forecastsProvide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-makingInfluence organisational direction through insight, analysis, and commercial evaluationFinancial Management and ReportingOversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processesDeliver high-quality management information, including variance analysis and ..... full job details .....