Head of Financial Performance job at London Full Time

Department: Finance

Location: Greenford Campus, West London (Fully Onsite Working)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time – 40hrs Per Week

Salary Range £85,000-£90,000pa

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role:

This role will see you leading GBS UK’s financial performance management, delivering timely reporting, accurate forecasting, insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to meet strategic objectives.

Please note, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

What the role involves:

• Revenue and direct costs: Ownership of month end, forecasting and budgeting processes for revenue and direct costs, including month end journals, analysis and insights.

• Financial planning & analysis: Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and variance analysis.

• Performance reporting: Deliver timely, clear management reporting for budget holders and board packs with trend analysis and commentary.

• Cost & margin management: Identify opportunities for margin improvement, working with budget holders implement initiatives and track outcomes for productivity efficiencies.

• KPI governance: Monitor and improve financial and operational KPIs; maintain robust controls and forecasting governance.

• Systems & data: Drive enhancements to systems, data quality, and automation to accelerate insights and reduce manual effort.

• Team leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team; set objectives and development plans.

• Deputise for the Finance Director as required.

What Experience/Skills are required:

• Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA).

• Significant finance experience with progressive FP&A positions, covering month end, forecasting, budgeting and long term planning.

• Extensive leadership and team management experience.

• Advanced excel, financial modelling and ERP/FP&A systems experience.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills; able to translate numbers into business actions.

• Experience in process improvement and automation.

• Experience in higher education.

Why Join GBS?

At GBS (Global Banking School), we invest in people who inspire success. When you join us, you become part of a diverse, forward-thinking academic community that values growth, innovation, and wellbeing. Here’s what makes working with us rewarding:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme

GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee)