Our Client
Our client is a respected professional membership body within the public and not?for?profit sector, dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people across the UK. Known for its commitment to service excellence, high professional standards, and continuous improvement, the organisation plays a pivotal role in supporting healthcare advancement and best practice. They foster a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose?driven culture where finance professionals can deepen their expertise, contribute strategic insight, and deliver high?impact work that supports meaningful social change.
The Role The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will play a central role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial sustainability and supporting strategic decision?making. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, this position will lead the financial planning cycle, oversee budgeting and reforecasting processes, and deliver high?quality financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership and governance committees.
Acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation, the FP&A Manager will develop robust financial models, ensure strong financial controls, and support organisational compliance with regulatory and charity?specific requirements. This role also includes line management responsibility for a Finance Analyst and close collaboration with colleagues across finance, operations, and programme areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward?thinking finance professional who thrives in a mission?driven environment and enjoys combining technical excellence with strategic influence.
Main Duties - Lead the annual budgeting process and drive regular reforecasting cycles.
- Oversee timely production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including capital project reporting and variance analysis.
- Develop financial models to support strategic decision?making and resource allocation.
- Prepare reports for the Senior Leadership Team, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board of Trustees.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, charity regulations, Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.
- Support statutory accounts preparation and manage audit engagement in collaboration with the Financial Controller.
- Monitor and support cash flow management and treasury?related activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a Finance Analyst, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide high?quality business partnering across the organisation, including training for non?finance colleagues.
- Support strategic projects such as grant management, funding applications, and system development.
- Ensure strong financial processes, systems accuracy, and effective risk management across finance operations.
The Successful Candidate - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, or finalist nearing completion.
- 5–7+ years’ experience in financial management, ideally within the charity, public sector, or a similar complex environment.
- Strong track record in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Skilled communicator, able to work confidently with senior stakeholders and non?finance colleagues.
- Experience managing or developing team members.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems or BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable.
- Knowledge of charity?specific accounting (SORP) advantageous.
What’s on Offer: - 27 days annual leave + closure days
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- 60% office / 40% home)
- £65,000 per annum
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to encourage candidates from under?represented groups, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic and disabled applicants. Recruitment decisions are made solely on merit.
