Are you looking to join an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children? If the answer it's yes, our Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager role could be exactly what you're looking for.

At the NSPCC, we're here to protect children and prevent abuse. Our work changes lives — and our Finance team plays a crucial role in making that possible. By providing trusted insight and expertise, we help support the organisation in stewarding resources, so we can help as many children and young people as possible.  

We're now looking for a Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager to join our Finance & Technology Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting, you'll lead a small team and oversee all aspects of the Central Management Accounting function, and the delivery of high‑quality financial reporting, modelling and analysis that drives decision‑making across the organisation.

This role operates at both a strategic and operational level, building strong relationships and contributing as part of the Directorate's management team.

What will I do as a Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager?

• Lead the organisation‑wide annual budget process and regular forecasting cycles.
• Deliver consolidated management accounts and month‑end reporting.
• Develop and maintain forward‑looking financial models.
• Prepare insightful reporting for the Board of Trustees, Committees and Executive Leadership.
• Draw on your understanding of technology to drive improvements and efficiencies in financial processes and reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations and internal controls.
• Act as deputy for the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting when required.

What skills do I need to be a Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager?

• You must be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into meaningful insight.
• Attention to detail, organisational ability and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to listen to and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience with accounting systems and analytical tools.
• Experience managing, motivating and developing team members.

What we offer

We know that making a difference is a huge reward in itself — but feeling valued matters too. We offer:

• Generous Annual leave: 29 days plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days after five years).
• Employee discounts - Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Flexible, tax‑efficient pension schemes.
• Life assurance of 1x salary (or 5x for group pension scheme members).

Join us, grow your career, and help change millions of young lives.

Ready to apply?
Click Apply to start your journey.

Questions?
Contact: Fiona Harris – fiona.harris@nspcc.org.uk