Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Job Description
Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an ongoing contract. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.\n\nThe successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 20, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling.
You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. \n\nWhat will you be doing?\n\nLead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.\nOversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial modelling.\nDeliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance.\nConduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions.\nPartner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives.\nLead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency.\nAnalyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control.\nEnsure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the organisation. What skills are we looking for?\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\nProven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi-service organisation.\nStrong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities.\nDemonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders.\nExperience in leading and developing finance teams.\nProficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling.What's on offer?\n\nCompetitive salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience.\n25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service.\nOption to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave.\n8% matched pension scheme.\nHybrid working arrangement.
Send us your CV below, or contact Jenny Goodson for more information.\n\nTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions.
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