Head of Financial Planning and Analysis Maternity Cover (Up to 12 months) £67,000 To start ASAP London/Hybrid Head of Financial Planning and Analysis required for a leading specialist children''s health charity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. The Finance team is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, including the implementation of a new finance system. This is a key role where you will lead the post-implementation phase of the new system and continue delivering high-quality financial performance reporting, forecasting, and business insights. Detailed duties include;Drive financial planning and analysis processes: Oversee the preparation of the charity''s budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring timely and accurate reports for senior leadership and governance committeesLead the implementation of improvements: Manage the post-implementation phase of the new finance system and use it to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and planningManage the month-end process: Ensure timely, clear, and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and analysisCollaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with budget holders, senior leadership, and other departments to ensure financial performance aligns with organisational strategy and objectivesProvide strategic insights: Make recommendations on improving efficiency and value for money, and support the development of business cases for new initiativesLead and develop a team: