Director of People Operations

OverviewThis job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Head of Financial Planning and AnalysisSalary: £60,000-£70,000 + excellent benefitsWe're looking for a strategic and analytical finance leader to join LDN Apprenticeships as our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This is a key role in shaping our financial future, supporting growth, and ensuring high levels of financial rigour in a mission-driven, high-performing organisation.Reporting to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that LDN integrates financial performance with operational data to drive sustainable growth and improved financial performance.The role will be predominantly remote with at least one day a month at our South London office. ResponsibilitiesLead financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning across the organisationIntegrate financial and operational data to support business performance analysis and strategic decision-makingDeliver timely and accurate reports to the SLT and Board, including monthly management accounts and key performance indicatorsBuild and maintain financial models to support capital event planning, valuation analysis, and strategic scenariosProduce and present monthly forecast P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flowsOwn the master budget process and ensure all cost centres are accurately planned and monitoredAnalyse programme-level profitability and unit economics to support pricing and growth decisionsSupport the commercial team with pipeline conversion analysis, opportunity tracking, and revenue forecastingPartner with the Product and Delivery teams to understand operational drivers of financial performanceCoordinate with external accountants, corporate finance and tax advisers on financial queries, due diligence, or audit processesContinually improve systems, tools, and dashboards that drive insight and accountability across the business QualificationsACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)Experience in FP&A, financial modelling, and corporate financeStrong Excel and modelling skillsExcellent communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersExperience working with operational and financial data setsExperience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or investment processesExperience in education, skills, or public funding environments(Desirable)Knowledge of Power BI, Looker, or similar reporting tools(Desirable)Demonstrates commitment to our values and expected behaviours. BenefitsA unique, high-performing, collaborative and supportive culture25 days holiday plus bank holidaysExtra day of holiday for every year of service up to 3 yearsHome working/ flexible working (you will be expected to come into the office at least once a month)Receive a company Apple MacBookWorkplace pension with 4% employer's contributionBuy holiday entitlementFunky Head Office near Vauxhall/ Stockwell with free tea and coffeeQuarterly prizes for top performers in the businessRegular social events, including Summer and Christmas partiesOngoing training/development and opportunity for career progression For further information about LDN, our Company Values and Staff Benefits please visit our website: https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/careers You might also have experience as Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or Finance Director. LDN Apprenticeships has been awarded Ofsted Outstanding Provider Status. Our people are key to our success, and we have created a unique high-performance culture that is supportive, inclusive and empowers our team to take ownership for their work. LDN is also a Certified B Corp. Our B Corp status reflects our commitment to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. As a B Corp we are helping to accelerate a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. For further information visit: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/ldn-apprentices... We are unable to reply to every applicant. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application, we have made the decision not to take your application to the next stage. LDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on our website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr