Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title                     Head of Financial Planning & Analysis     

Function:                   Finance & Trading

Location:                    Nottingham/Hybrid

Contract type:           Six Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary:                        £90,868 with potential to rise to £106,904 over 3 years

Closing Date:            Wednesday 9^th July 2025

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first and to deliver against our strategic objectives.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis who will lead the process of setting business targets and coordinating the budget round, monitor business performance, and advise on the financial consequences of major decisions.  They will, lead the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and make recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results.

Every day you will …

• Take overall responsibility for designing, developing, and delivering the organisation’s financial management and/or control strategy.
• Communicate the function’s strategy and its relationship to the organisation’s mission, vision, and values; clarify the actions needed to implement this strategy within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to the mission, vision, and values and do extraordinary things to achieve the organisation’s business goals.
• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols across the business to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategy for the business area anticipating trends and complex challenges and opportunities and ensuring integration with wider corporate strategy

• Take overall responsibility for setting and approving area budgets that achieve organisational strategy

What can we offer you?

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary: 

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.  
• We recognise our employees’ hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards. 
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community. 
• Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. 

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care. 

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

 At least 3-5 previous experience in a Head of FP&A role and the expertise in designing and delivering financial management and control strategies that are aligned with organisational goals.

• The ability to anticipate financial trends and integrate financial planning with broader corporate strategy.

• Strong leadership presence to communicate the FP&A function’s strategy in alignment with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.
• Skilled in inspiring and motivating teams to achieve strategic financial objectives.

• A deep understanding of financial regulations and best practices.
• Experience in developing and enforcing financial policies, guidelines, and protocols across the organisation.

• Proven ability to set, manage, and approve budgets that support strategic initiatives.
• Advanced skills in financial forecasting, scenario planning, and resource allocation.

• A strong analytical mindset to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to support executive decision-making through robust financial analysis and reporting.

• Previous experience of working across departments to ensure financial strategies are integrated and aligned with the operational goals.
• Ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders on financial matters.

• Skilled in leading financial transformation initiatives and adapting strategies in response to evolving business needs.

 Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk 

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.

Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.

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