Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

£56,401 per annum (rising to £58,150 per annum in April 2025)

35 hours per week

Fixed-Term Contract - 15 months maternity cover

London based with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home

We're looking for an expert and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join and support the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's finance team at an exciting time of financial transformation.

Are you:

• A leader and collaborator, looking for an outstanding opportunity to lead on financial transformation across the organisation?
• A solutions focussed and big picture thinker, who is able to challenge and shape the next stage of our financial strategy, working directly with our Leadership Team?
• Driven and passionate about building effective relationships and maximising value for money?
• Able to challenge well and support financial skills development at all levels across the organisation?
• A values-led and trusted people leader with strong technical and line management skills?

If so, we want to hear from you!

About the role

We are seeking an expert and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our ambitious finance team during an exciting period of financial transformation across a £25m trade union and two associated charities. As part of our new finance strategy, we are embedding long term planning and modelling across the organisation during a time of significant change. We are designing and rolling out sophisticated reporting and analysis, working directly with the Leadership Team on high profile finance transformation projects. With a new finance system in place and more systems development in progress, we need you to maximise these products to improve our financial analysis, long-term modelling and planning and build financial confidence and literacy at all levels.

As the FP&A Manager, you will lead on business partnering across the organisation and our two associated charities. You will lead on budgeting, forecasting and business modelling, to support the organisation to maximise strategic impact and minimise risk.

With excellent modelling, people management and communication skills, you will lead all organisational financial reporting and presentations, improve and roll out new analysis and dashboards and lead long term planning projects, whilst continually reviewing the wider business envirionment to identify any potential opportunities and threats.

As a senior finance expert within the organsiation, you will bring technical expertise, resilience, excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be a strong people leader who is able to bring others along with you, acting as a trainer and a coach to improve the financial understanding and enable stakeholders to understand and make effective financial decisions.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shona Tchilingirian, at

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's c65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare. We are proud to have been awarded the 2022 Best Companies One to Watch accreditation.

At the CSP our goal is to create a culture which is characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA and reflect the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it to have the greatest impact for our members. Please click here for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave, plus a Christmas office closure. We offer a competitive pension scheme (12% employer), life assurance at four times the annual salary, and extensive health and well-being support, including occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and up to eight free counseling sessions per year. Additional benefits include enhanced family leave, company sick pay from day one, and financial support options such as season ticket loans and a cycle-to-work scheme. Employees also receive eye care support, flu vaccination vouchers, and access to CSP Plus discounts on a range of products and services.

The CSP operates hybrid working where employees can work between their home and the office. Through discussions with line managers, the CSP encourages employees to decide how, when and where they work best in a way that balances the needs of the CSP, the team and themselves. The current expectation is that employees will travel to the office one day per week on a Wednesday. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

To apply for the role please click on the 'Apply online' tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 26 February 2025.

Interview dates: 6 or 10 March 2025.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please click here .

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