Description

Interim Head of Financial Analysis

Location: Bath (Hybrid)
Daily Rate: Negotiable, Inside IR35
Duration: Ongoing (possible temp to perm)

We're looking for an experienced Interim Head of Financial Analysis to lead financial planning, modelling, and insight at a pivotal time. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability through high-quality analysis, robust forecasting, and strategic decision support.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence - partnering across the organisation to turn data into actionable insight and guide major financial decisions.

What you'll be doing

• Lead forecasting across key income and expenditure streams.
• Deliver quarterly reforecasts and ensure assumptions are robust, evidence-based, and aligned to strategy

• Provide clear, high-impact analysis to support monthly performance reporting and decision-making
• Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insight for senior stakeholders
• Champion a data-driven approach to improve financial performance and understanding

• Lead the development of sophisticated financial models (income, cash, pay, and reporting models)
• Enhance planning, forecasting, and analytical processes with best practice approaches
• Work closely with systems and data teams to improve reporting quality and efficiency

• Lead key financial returns and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support annual reporting processes and ensure alignment across all financial models and outputs

• Manage and develop a high-performing financial analysis team
• Act as a trusted deputy to the Director of Finance
• Represent Finance at senior forums and influence strategic decisions across the organisation

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and modelling in a complex organisation
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and inspire teams
• Strong track record of delivering insight to senior decision-makers
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills