Head of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis

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SportPark (Loughborough)

Finance

£62,225 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

12 Jan 2025

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About Us

Our Purpose and Vision

As the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England, Swim England helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.

Our Vision : Great experiences in water. For all. For Life.

Our Mission : To lead and serve an aquatics community to enable safe, enjoyable and successful experiences.

It is one of the nation’s most popular recreational activities enjoyed by millions of people in England.

Swim England, through aquatics, is uniquely placed to tackle inequalities and support health and wellbeing given the activities’ accessibility to people of all ages and abilities. On top of this, aquatics is made up of four amazing Olympic and Paralympic sports with our network of clubs and talent pathways supporting people to realise their full potential in the water.

In March of 2024, we published in full the findings of an independent listening research report commissioned as part of our pledge to create a better future for everyone involved in aquatic sports. We are committed to only recruiting individuals who are as passionate as we are about being on this journey.

To find out more about what we do to work towards achieving our vision, download the full candidate pack from the job description button.

To find out more about what it’s like to work with us and the Swim England family visit our website and download a summary of our employee benefits here.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis to join our team on a permanent full time basis. The role is full time (35 hours per week) but we are open to flexible working hours to suit the successful candidate providing that they also meet business requirements. The role will be based at our Sport Park Office in Loughborough with occasional home working.

Job Summary

Reporting to our Finance Director the Head of FRP&A will play a key role in Swim England’s financial strategy and operational performance. This position involves comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support Swim England’s growth and development goals.

The Head of FRP&A will collaborate with teams across the organisation, providing financial insights and decisions to support and drive effective financial management and resource allocation.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by our values and a new strategy, launched in November, “One Swim England”.

We are looking for an individual with ten years of FRP&A experience, at least five of those in a senior FRP&A role. You will have a strong track record in leading financial transformation, including process improvements and system migration. Experience in implementing forecasting processes and providing insightful variance analysis as well as strong knowledge of financial modeling, planning techniques and cost control is essential.

In this role you will also need to have excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive change and motivate teams. Highly analytical with strong business acumen, you will have a proactive, solution-focused approach with a passion for driving results and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Strategic Planning Support
Performance Monitoring
Stakeholder Collaboration
Investment and Resource Allocation Analysis
Funding and Grant Management
Process Improvement
Ad Hoc Projects

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and key responsiblities.

About You

You don’t need to be able to swim to work with us, but a passion for the role that sport and physical activity can play in society would be advantageous!

In order to be shortlisted for the next stage in the process you must demonstrate within your application and covering letter your experience of the key areas of responsibility as well as how you meet the essential criteria listed below:

Education: Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with at least 10 years post qualification experience
Experience: At least 10 years of FRP&A experience with at least 5 years in a senior FRP&A role
Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and forecasting tools. Advanced Excel skills are required to VBA and macro level, and experience with financial software is preferred.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for strategic decision-making.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.

Desirable

A strong understanding of the sports sector, including challenges related to funding, public engagement, and program development.
Passion for Swim England’s mission to promote swimming for health, safety, and well-being across communities in England.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

If you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would love to read your application, detailing how you meet the brief, and how you believe you’re the right candidate for this opportunity. We would also like to hear about you, your interests and any experiences you have from activities outside of work.

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 12^th January 2025 (midnight).

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 13^th January with first stage interviews to be held on Friday 17^th January.

For those successful in moving through the first stage of the selection process, a face-to-face interview will be held on Friday 24^th January at our offices based at Loughborough University.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch with the relevant person.

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.

Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce is not reflective of today’s society and we are currently operating a pilot scheme whereby applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds can opt into our guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates that have opted into the scheme will be guaranteed an interview provided that they have demonstrated, within their application, that they meet the essential criteria for the role. When completing the application, applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to ‘Opt In’ to the scheme, by ticking the box.

Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it. If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch via [email protected]. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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