Head of Finance, Planning & Analysis
Full Time
C£65k pa plus Competitive benefits package
Hybrid with 1 day a week in the Sudbury office

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for your next move? If so, our Head of Finance, Planning & Analysis is a great opportunity to lead and develop the Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partners in delivering a high-quality service to all stakeholders; providing financial insight and focusing on improving the financial performance and sustainability of Sue Ryder

About the role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer you will partner with Management Accounts and Business Units to lead monthly variance analysis providing commercial oversight and knowledge, communicating results to the Chief Finance Officer. You will drive the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes and developing and strengthen stakeholder relationships, while assisting in improving and developing financial awareness across Sue Ryder.

Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate investment appraisals and business cases to ensure maximum benefit is being generated for Sue Ryder.
• Act as a key commercial partner to the leadership team by providing analytical support for strategic initiatives and identifying growth opportunities.
• Oversee the production of the monthly consolidated management accounts with associated commentary.
• Lead and manage the financial planning for annual budget and quarterly financial and P&L forecasts, partnering with all appropriate stakeholders.
• Partner with Management Accounts to deliver a high quality and insightful end to end month end process by analysing financial performance versus forecast.
• Lead the FP&A team in acting as trusted Business Partners to the Business Unit Directors and Senior Leadership Team by building effective working relationships in order to maximise financial opportunities and reduce risk for the business.

Key Skills and Knowledge:
• Post qualification experience in a financial analysis role or experience in positions providing financial business insights in a complex business environment.
• Experienced in managing and developing a high performing team.
• Experience of working with senior business leaders to improve performance.
• Strong commercial acumen, a good understanding of the Charity sector would be desirable.
• Significant experience of leading a team in forecast & budget preparation & variance analysis, to include supporting and challenging assumptions.
• Confident with strong influencing and interpersonal skills and proven ability to motivate and encourage positive change.
• Advanced Excel & business modelling skills.

Competitive Benefits Package
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Access to Employee support programme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 10th April
1st Interviews: 15th and 16th April
2nd Interviews: w/c 22nd April

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