Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Ascenti Physio Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive financial performance and strategic growth. Responsibilities include leading budgeting and forecasting processes, advising on financial impacts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and a hands-on approach to financial operations. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial advice.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the Group.
• Develop pricing and margin models for commercial deals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Business acumen

Adaptability to market changes

Job description

We are Ascenti. The leading provider of physiotherapy and mental health services- helping thousands of people to elevate their health and live active lives every day.

With more than 25 years’ experience serving both the public and private sectors, we are industry leading experts and passionate believers in our distinct clinical philosophy, because we know how it works and see first‑hand how it helps people every day.

Your purpose

As the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), you will be responsible for partnering with the key stakeholders to deliver growth and strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will work alongside commercial, strategic, and operational departments to understand the link between financial and operational performance, provide insightful analysis, and work together on business planning and navigation to strategic success.

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis purpose is to drive the financial performance and strategic growth of the company by providing expert financial leadership and commercial insight. This role involves overseeing the financial planning and analysis function, collaborating with various departments to support business decision‑making, and ensuring the alignment of financial strategies with the company's overall objectives. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is also tasked with identifying opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimisation, and risk management and contributes to the company's profitability and long‑term success through strategic financial management and proactive commercial support. This role requires strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions. The role will also require a hands‑on approach and be comfortable with detailed month‑end review processes.

How your role fits within our team

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis works alongside the Heads of Finance to form the finance leadership team. The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a highly visible role in the business and the role interacts regularly with the Executive Team, Head of Finance, and senior management teams and may have some interaction with external parties such as large customers or partners.

Key responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Partner with leaders within our operational and commercial departments to provide financial advice, support, and financial acumen to decisions and plans.
• Take a joint ownership approach to business delivery and success with departments.
• Support departments to understand financial and operational performance links and to overcome challenges and maximise opportunities.
• Produce ad‑hoc financial models to support the evaluation of growth opportunities and scenario planning alongside the business.
• Support and embed the Finance team charter and vision to complement a growth mindset and the wider Group culture.

Planning and KPIs

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the Group.
• Lead and understand the financial growth plans, specifically revenue streams and their direct contribution to overall strategic delivery.
• Provide insightful revenue and contribution analysis to finance and business leadership teams and suggest ways to improve and accelerate growth whilst navigating top‑line challenges.
• Build and monitor financial budgets and forecasts and agree targets according to the Group timeline.
• Lead the development and alignment of operational and financial strategic and short‑term KPIs.

Commercial support and pricing

• Build pricing and margin models to be used in deal modelling and planning scenarios.
• Provide financial support and governance to commercial deals, renewals, or tenders to ensure business visibility of margins, risk profile, and sensitivity of commercial proposals.

Strategic delivery

• Play a key role in the strategic planning process by working closely with commercial and operations teams to build growth models.
• Lead or support a variety of ad‑hoc projects.

Professional standards

We care about doing the right thing by our people and everyone that we work with. We also expect our people to do the right thing and to model the behaviours outlined in our Code of Conduct.

As an Ascenti employee you will follow key principles and policies covering Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection, and Risk Management.