Head of FP&A

Job Title: Head of FP&A

Location: Hybrid working from the Bolton Head Office 

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience

About National Fostering Group

Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 

83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 

With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.

As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of.

We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. 

The role

We're looking for a Head of FP&A to join our team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. 

This role will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function in driving the strategic financial planning process and delivering meaningful insights to support data driven decision-making. This role is responsible for developing robust financial models, streamlining reporting processes and acting as a key interface between Finance, MI, Operations and the Executive team. 

As Head of FP&A you will also have oversight of team members and systems to ensure high-quality outputs, innovation and continuous improvement.

Please find a full list of responsibilities on the job description attached.

Who we are looking for

Our Head of FP&A will be an experienced FP&A leader with a strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance reporting—ideally within private equity-backed, multi-site organisations. You’ll bring proven experience driving finance transformation, business partnering with senior executives and delivering insights that influence strategic decisions.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have the ability to combine commercial awareness with strong technical skills, including knowledge of reporting tools like Power BI. You’ll also be an effective people leader, with the ability to build high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across our finance function.

Please find a full list of criteria on the person specification attached.

But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer