Head of Financial Planning

Harris Hill ·www.harrishill.co.uk

Location Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, England
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 70,000 - 78,500 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning – Business Partnering for this well-established University based in Buckinghamshire (hybrid).

  • Job Title: Head of Financial Planning – Business Partnering
  • Location: Buckinghamshire
  • Position: Full Time, Permanent role.
  • Salary: to £78,500
  • Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
  • Direct reports: Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Partner, Assistant Finance Business Partner
  • Hybrid working: 3 days a week is required at their offices
  • Hours: 9 – 5, with flexible working offered.
  • Budget responsibility: University-wide revenue and capital budgets; delegated financial authority within agreed parameters
  • A qualified accountant is essential

This is an urgent position, therefore please apply immediately. Interviews will be held within the next couple of weeks.

Job context
The Head of Financial Planning – Business Partnering is a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and University Executive.

The role provides strategic leadership for the University's financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the institution.

Job purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide senior leadership of the University's financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering functions, and to design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, tools, and analytical frameworks that support sound financial decision-making across the institution and its subsidiaries.

Responsibility
The postholder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis presented to the University's Executive, governance committees, and Council. The role requires the identification and resolution of complex financial problems, the exercise of independent professional judgement, and the production of evidence-based recommendations on matters of strategic significance.

The role
The role leads the Finance Business Partnering function and is responsible for developing organisational capability, improving financial understanding across the institution and embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making that supports delivery of the University's strategic objectives.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Head of Financial Planning role?
Harris Hill is hiring for the Head of Financial Planning position. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Head of Financial Planning job located?
The Head of Financial Planning role with Harris Hill is based in Buckinghamshire, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Head of Financial Planning role remote?
Yes — the Head of Financial Planning position at Harris Hill is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Head of Financial Planning role pay?
Harris Hill lists the Head of Financial Planning role at GBP 70,000–78,500 per year.
Is the Head of Financial Planning role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Harris Hill.
What experience level is the Head of Financial Planning role?
The Head of Financial Planning position is aimed at director-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Head of Financial Planning role at Harris Hill?
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