CMA Recruitment Group are partnering with our Basingstoke, Hampshire based client to recruit a highly experienced and influential Head of FP&A to lead a critical corporate Finance function. Joining a large, complex organisation that delivers high-quality care across Hampshire, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, supporting recovery and sustainability, and ensuring robust long-term planning. As a senior leader within a progressive and collaborative Finance Directorate, you will work closely with the Director of Operational Finance, Executive Directors, Divisional Leaders and the wider business. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to financial strategy at system level, operating with significant autonomy and strategic influence.What will the Head of FP&A role involve? Lead the annual financial planning cycle, ensuring alignment with workforce, activity and strategic plans
Oversee the development and delivery of the medium-term and annual financial plans, ensuring they meet internal and external deadlines
Produce monthly financial reporting for the Board
Lead the creation of monthly financial forecasts, analysing variance, identifying risk and supporting the development of recovery actions
Work alongside financial recovery colleagues to identify improvement opportunities, quantify financial benefits and support divisional financial sustainability
Lead and develop the Divisional Finance Team, supporting the delivery of high-performing business partnering across the organisation
Ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, clear budget-setting policy and adherence to governance requirements
Provide expert financial input to business cases and major strategic developments Suitable Candidate for the Head of FP&A vacancy: A CCAB qualification and commitment to continuing professional development
Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting in a complex organisation
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams in a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders
Exceptional analytical capability, able to interpret complex financial data and present insights with clarity
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive or contentious information professionally
Experience contributing to or leading financial improvement or recovery programmes Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of FP&A: Market leading Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development, leadership training and career progression CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
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