Head of Financial Planning Analysis

CompanyJames Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Finance and investment analysts and advisers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£45,800 (£23.49 per hour)

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Description

Exciting Opportunity: Education – Head of FP&A

We are currently working in partnership with a historic, high performing school based in South-West London, who have created a brand new Head of FP&A role within their Finance department!

They are ideally looking to hire on an initial 2 month rolling basis, with the view to possibly take someone on permanently in a few months’ time. The permanent salary is currently up to around £65,000, but for the temporary role they can be somewhat flexible (likely to be up to around £550 per day umbrella, depending on experience).

The role is full time, Monday – Friday and offers a couple of days per week working from home.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA or equivalent).

Duties will include – but are not limited to:

Leading the month-end closure process to ensure accurate and timely management accounts
Preparing monthly payroll cost reconciliations and full year pay forecasts

Producing management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary

Designing and developing reporting packs using modern financial tools and technology

Monitoring and reporting on capital projects and large capex spend

Managing the annual budgeting and forecasting process for designated budget holders

Supporting the Finance Director in consolidating the school-wide budget and long-term financial forecasts

Maintaining and updating cost centre approval workflows to reflect organisational changes

Enhancing budget holders’ financial understanding through training and ongoing support

Acting as the primary finance contact for assigned departments, providing financial guidance

Undertaking financial analysis and reporting for strategic initiatives as required

Supporting the Finance Director and senior leadership team with special projects

Collaborating with other finance department members on financial accounting tasks

Assisting with year-end processes and preparation of financial statements

Responding to audit queries and preparing supporting documentation

Experience required:

Qualified accountant – essential
Proven experience in a senior FP&A role
Strong technical skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead change and improve financial processes

Working hours:

40 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Hybrid working – 2 days per week working from home

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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