Head Of Performance, Planning & Analytics

Head of Performance, Planning and Analytics

Location: Nantwich, Cheshire
Salary: £51K- £62K

An experienced and strategic Head of Funding, Planning and Performance is required for our education client to play a key leadership role in shaping the organisation's future. This is a high-impact position responsible for maximising funding opportunities, driving organisational planning, and delivering robust performance management frameworks.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and data‑driven decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the MIS function.
Lead the funding strategy, ensuring accurate returns, compliance with funding body requirements, and optimisation of income.
Oversee strategic planning and performance management, translating organisational goals into measurable outcomes.
Manage and develop frameworks for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support evidence‑based decision-making.
Provide expert insight and assurance to senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, audit, and assurance frameworks.
Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team.Experience required:

You will be a confident and analytical leader with a strong track record in funding, planning, and performance management, ideally within education or a similarly regulated environment.
Proven experience in funding, planning, performance, or financial strategy
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A detail-focused, proactive, and solutions‑driven approach