Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

1 week ago


London Area, United Kingdom Comic Relief Full time

Purpose of job: The FP&A Lead is responsible for financial planning & reporting within Comic Relief including delivery of budgets, forecasts, management information and longer-term financial modelling, alongside ownership and maximization of financial planning tools. The FP&A Lead will support on larger departments and cross organisational activity. Interviews are expected to take place via zoom between the 9th - 11th of December 2025. There will be a second stage interview. More instructions will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Key responsibilities: Responsible for the organisational budget, forecasting, management reporting and financial KPI’s including the budget process timetable, modelling & scenario planning, and reporting. Responsible for the financial planning tool and ensuring tools and systems are being maximised to aid organisational decision making Responsible for improving the quality and effectiveness of reporting to ensure business managers have appropriate and timely information for decision making.Oversee donor reporting & restricted fund budgets Support Finance Business Partners on large teams and cross organisation issues such as assumptions & cost allocations. Manage budget and forecast version control and accuracy of reporting to stakeholders Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business including with members of the directors leadership team. Supervise the month end process carried out by FP&A, with responsibility for preparation of consolidated management accounts and the monthly finance pack. Support the Head of Finance in preparation of committee and board papers Responsible for month end and year end FP&A processes Responsible for the development & delivery of processes, tools, training & insight to build financial capability, ownership, accountability and understanding across the organisation by ensuring budget owners have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. Provide support and cover to other finance leads. People management Proactively undertake business planning, prioritise activities and set clear and realistic objectives based on capacity, expertise and aspirations. Provide balanced, constructive feedback, undertake effective performance management to embed accountability and proactively support the professional development and growth of staff. Maintain regular two way communication and dialogue with staff, ensuring information is cascaded and escalated as needed. Model an enabling, inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds a values-based culture throughout the charity Person specification Essential criteria Fully qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience in a financial planning role Extensive experience of using finance systems and financial planning tools Knowledge of Charities SORP and statutory accounting regulations Experience of managing staff Experience of training non-finance staff to understand financial information Experience of building relationships at a senior level Excellent communication skills Proactive approach to problem solving and finding solutions Desirable criteria Experience of using Adaptive Insights (financial planning toolExperience leading a financial planning & analysis team Experience of using Xledger (finance system) Advanced excel skills



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