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