Interim - Head of FP&A

  • Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Head of Financial Planning & Strategy
London (Hybrid)
Contact -3-6 Months

A leading, globally recognised research organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Strategy to drive financial insight, performance and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead a high-performing team and play a key role in shaping long-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders and trustees.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading financial planning, budgeting and long-term forecasting
  • Delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making
  • Overseeing business partnering and research finance teams
  • Supporting investment decisions through financial modelling and business cases
  • Enhancing reporting, business intelligence and performance insight
  • Supporting ongoing finance transformation, including a current ERP implementation

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial planning and business partnering within a complex organisation. Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Experience of ERP implementations is highly desirable, particularly Oracle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and make a meaningful impact.