Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the financial operations of the Institute.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Financial business partnering team in a newly created role.

Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for supporting strategic financial decision-making, overseeing reporting financial, and ensuring the Institute's financial health and compliance.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the Institute's mission and goals.
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, long-term planning, and capital expenditure programs
• Conduct variance analysis, identify performance trends, and recommend actionable improvements to improve business performance
• Oversee financial reporting for senior management, board, and stakeholders, including monthly/quarterly reporting
• Collaborate closely with ATI business leaders to support and align financial planning with organisational goals

Financial Modelling:

• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions
• Drive process optimisation, automation, and system improvements, especially through the Organisations ERP system

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team; mentor analysts and manage functional development
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to reconcile forecasts, budget vs actuals, and support close processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Support the financial evaluation of new business opportunities.

Requirements

• A relevant master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Proven experience in financial management, including a minimum of 8 years in progressively responsible roles within finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices in financial management.
• Experience in leading and developing finance teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out performance reviews and appraisals.
• Demonstratable ability to work collaboratively with others to make decisions at both strategic and operational levels.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role and person specification.