Head of Financial Strategy

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed