Financial Planning Lead

Role: Financial Reporting & Planning Lead
28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
~ Private medical insurance
~ Employer Pension contributions ranging from 8.5% - 15% 

Location: Central London (Hybrid) 3 days per week in the office.
The Corporation of the Church House is a registered charity founded in 1888 by Royal Charter to own, maintain, and manage The Corporation of The Church House building near Westminster Abbey in London.
It serves as the permanent home for the National Church Institutions of the Church of England, including the General Synod, alongside housing commercial organisations and a prominent conference venue.
 
Trading Company Reporting & Forecasting: Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, profitability tracking, and margin performance for the trading entity.
Revenue Accounting: Manage complex accounting for key commercial contracts, including underlying calculations for revenue recognition.
Planning & Budgeting: Co-ordinate the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles across the organisation, developing robust financial models and user-friendly templates for budget holders.
Business Partnering & Insight: Translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights, partnering closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
Systems & Data Improvement: Collaborate with the Financial Operations team to refine reporting systems, automate data structures, and build interactive dashboards.
Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit-ready year-end schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors.
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent professional experience.
Strong background in management accounting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and advanced Excel skills. Strong Power BI skills would be advantageous.
Proactive, inquisitive, and comfortable managing complex datasets alongside broad strategic planning.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.