5 senior planning officer jobs found

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

This role ensures the effective estimation, forecasting, and monitoring of costs to enable sustainable delivery of programmes and projects. Therefore, the role involves working closely with programme and project managers, procurement colleagues and contractors across the project lifecycle as well as build relationships with key strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of cost effective solutions. Cost Estimation & Budgeting * Support programme and project managers to enable efficient planning and delivery. * Collaborate with the EPDO Performance and Reporting Manager and Programme / Project managers to derive financial data and perform analysis and reviews, in support of business planning, funding proposals and audits as required. * Monitor and report on financial performance, including budget variances and forecasts. * Collaborate with all stakeholders to assess contractual and financial implications. * Support risk management by incorporating financial risk...

12 Months Fixed Term Contract Leeds – 3 days office Permanent : 37.5 hour per week Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, financial performance, and business transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Senior FP&A Manager you'll help deliver our...

My local government client is looking for an experienced and qualified finance interim with expertise in Children's finance to focus on the following challenges: Provide high-quality financial advice and challenge to Children's Services leadership teams. Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting for Children's Services budgets. Support the delivery of savings programmes and transformation initiatives. Analyse and report on financial pressures, including placements, social care demand, and SEND-related expenditure. Prepare financial information for senior leadership, Cabinet reports, committees, and statutory returns. Partner with operational managers to improve financial management and budget accountability. Support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), budget setting process, and year-end accounts activities. Develop financial models and scenario planning to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with local authority financial regulations and...

£33.10 per hour PAYE / £44.28 per hour Umbrella A Project Accountant is required to provide Financial reporting on defence projects and support to future bid campaigns for a leading defence client. The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: - Offers: Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of offers before sending to customer. - Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals. - Forecast: Assist in the preparation of operating plans and forecast updates to the annual budget. Also reporting deviations to budget. - Ensure all finance data is accurate ensuring costs are allocated correctly and hours bookings are up to date across the programme. - Risk management - Contracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EACs) updates. Ensure labour and sub-contractor costs are correctly booked. - Support month end...