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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Hybrid

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

£ 120,000 /year

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Adaptability Stakeholder Management Decision-making Analytical Skills

Job Specifications

Embark on an exciting interim journey as the Head of FP&A for our major Services Organisation in Newcastle. This interim position offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial operations, shaping the future of our company.

The Role:

Lead the financial planning cycle — Oversee annual budgeting, multi‑year forecasts, and long‑term financial plans that support the strategic objectives.
Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership — Act as a key adviser to the CFO, and wider board, translating financial data into actionable recommendations.
Manage and develop the FP&A and Business Partnering functions — Lead the team, set analytical standards, and ensure high‑quality reporting, forecasting, and business partnering across business units.
Support operational decision‑making — Provide financial modelling and analysis for new services, initiatives, capital projects and organisational changes.
Monitor financial performance and risk — Track key financial indicators, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Lead internal reporting and insight — Produce management reports, dashboards, and narrative analysis for executive teams.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes — Enhance planning frameworks, forecasting models, and data systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Preferred Requirements:

Proven experience in leading commercial finance teams and driving strategic initiatives within large, complex organisations.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to inform decision-making.
Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize financial performance.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (at board level) to effectively liaise with cross-functional teams.
Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification, such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, is highly desirable.
Extensive experience in a commercial finance leadership role, preferably in a similar industry.
Available to start by 1st April

A competitive rate of circa £600 per day is offered.

About the Company

Trinity House Group connects exceptional talent with forward-thinking clients to enable senior leadership and transformation at board level. By actively encouraging diversity of thought we challenge you and ourselves. This means we can build stronger long-term relationships and engineer positive outcomes. We have integrity at the core of our business and we live and breathe our values, to "build lasting relationships", "engineer positive outcomes" and "encourage diversity of thought". We understand the presentation of your... Know more