Overall purpose The Strategic Finance and Planning Specialist provides strategic financial analysis and decision support, supports the School''s long-term financial and capital planning, and contributes to strategic and business planning across the DFO''s portfolio. The role works alongside the DFO and in tandem with the Finance, Facilities and Operations teams, focusing on complex analytical and planning work, including discrete strategic reviews, outside day-to-day departmental operations. The postholder will work independently and collaborate with senior leaders, trustees, department managers and external advisers. Responsibilities Capital Programme and Financial Analysis Provide financial analysis to support the feasibility and development of programmes and projects within the facilities master plan. Develop and maintain long-term financial models incorporating the capital programme and capital campaign into the School''s overall financial planning. Provide ongoing financial analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling to support major capital and financing decisions as plans and assumptions evolve. Strategic Analysis and Financial Planning Provide targeted analysis of financial and operational performance, programmes and activities to inform planning and decision-making, working with the Finance Manager as appropriate. Develop forecasts and scenario analyses to support long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making. Provide financial ..... full job details .....