Job Description:

The Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering will be responsible for supporting the Head of the function i leading the team, focusing on handling strategic objectives. The role will maintain a small area in business partnering and provide cover to the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering. This position has the opportunity to work in an office (London or Leeds) or be fully remote.

Client Details

An arm's length body who provide expertise on resolving concerns and disputes fairly, sharing learning for improvement and preserving resources for patient care. They have offices based across the country, including London and Leeds, but the role can also be fully remote.

Description

The Deputy Head of Finance Planning & Business Partnering will support oversight of the financial management and planning of the organisation. Your duties will include:

• leading on the preparation of other corporate reports with oversight from the Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering
• ongoing financial management, forecasting and reporting of budgets, including business partner support for specific directorates, providing financial oversight an challenge on business as usual and change activities
• supporting the budget process to develop the annual business plan
• providing support to Project Managers on the development of business cases for investment, product development and pricing approaches
• lead on the preparation of monthly management accounts, supporting the rest of the team in producing insights
• supporting the Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering with commissions from government, including updates to headcount and spending reviews.

Profile

The successful Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering will be a qualified CCAB accountant with a track record in leading and managing staff.

You will need to be a confident decision maker that can influence stakeholders to help make financial decisions and go out and have experience in budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes.

Previous exposure to writing executive level corporate reporting is desirable.

Ideally you will come from a public sector or NHS background.

Job Offer

A competitive salary ranging from £64,455 to £74,896 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package.