Job Description

Head of Financial Strategy

Location: London (Hybrid)

Rate: Up to £650 per day Umbrella

Duration: Interim Contract

We're partnering with a prestigious London-based organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Financial Strategy during a critical period of strategic financial planning and organisational change.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong financial planning and analysis expertise with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior leadership by translating complex financial information into clear, concise recommendations and decision-making papers.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll provide strategic financial leadership across several high-profile workstreams, including:

* Leading financial planning, forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic decision making.

* Developing robust financial models to assess future performance, risks and opportunities.

* Preparing high-quality papers, reports and presentations for Executive and Board-level committees.

* Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, translating complex financial information into meaningful business insight.

* Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's financial strategy.

* Providing financial oversight of key organisational planning cycles and ensuring financial implications are clearly understood.

* Partnering with operational and strategic teams to challenge assumptions, identify risks and support effective resource planning.

* Producing clear financial communications to support organisational priorities and governance.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

* Significant experience in FP&A, financial strategy, business partnering or commercial finance.

* Excellent budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and scenario planning skills.

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing Board papers, committee reports, business cases or executive presentations.

* A proven ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence decision making.

* Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leaders and executive teams.

* Experience operating within complex organisations such as higher education, charities, public sector, NHS or similarly matrixed environments would be highly advantageous.

* Professional finance qualifications are welcomed, although applicants who are part-qualified with exceptional relevant experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

* Up to £650 per day (Umbrella)

* Hybrid working

* Immediate start

* Opportunity to influence strategic decision making within a large, complex organisation.

* High-profile interim assignment with significant senior stakeholder exposure.

If you're a finance professional who enjoys combining commercial insight with excellent communication and influencing skills, we'd love to hear from you