Head of Financial, Planning & Analysis

Full time, Fixed Term

We are inviting applications for the role of Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Professional Services). This is a key position within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, working with colleagues to provide financial business partnering support across the Professional Services directorates.

• Providing financial business partnering support for the Professional Services Directors and their teams, including advice and insights, analysis, business case support and building financial literacy
• Delivering accurate and timely management reporting
• Managing budgeting & forecasting activities for the Professional Services directorates, working with stakeholders to meet the requirements of the University's annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Overseeing reporting and forecasting activities for the University's capital portfolio
• Deputising for the Deputy Director of Finance (Planning & Analysis) when required
• Leading a team of finance professionals and ensuring the University's Professional Services directorates deliver a wide ranging set of activities in a financially sustainable way

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with an understanding of accounting in a University context and strong expertise in customer service and finance business partnering, influencing at a senior level, analysis and complex problem solving and managing a large and varied workload.

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:

Please quote the reference:

Closing Date: 23:59, 11 January 2026

Interview Date:
To be confirmed