Head of Financial Planning

RM Recruit are working in partnership with a large education sector organisation to recruit an experienced and qualified finance professional for a senior leadership opportunity within their finance function. This is a key role responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic financial analysis across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. Main duties include: * Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes * Delivering insightful management reporting and financial analysis * Supporting strategic initiatives through financial modelling and business partnering * Managing financial reporting timelines and ensuring reporting accuracy * Leading and developing finance teams across reporting and business partnering functions * Presenting financial information to senior leadership and key committees * Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting processes and systems The successful candidate will: * Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) * Have substantial senior-level finance leadership experience * Demonstrate strong financial planning and analysis capability * Have experience managing and developing teams * Be confident communicating complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders * Ideally have experience within the education, public sector or similarly complex organisation * Available immediately / short notice This opportunity offers hybrid working with a requirement of two days per week in the office. Our client offers a host of benefits and this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking organisation. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin