Financial Modeller and Planner

Financial Modeller and Planner Make a difference by working with Psychiatry UK, improving access to mental health care in the UK. Apply now Financial Modeller and Planner United Kingdom (Remote) Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (dotted line to CCOO) Remuneration: Competitive, dependent upon experience- plus £1000 working from home allowance Contract Type:  Permanent/ Full time - 40hours per week Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required Closing Date for applications: Friday 7th August 2026* About Us: Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, working both privately and with the NHS to support children, teenagers and adults with expert, patient-centred care. A career with Psychiatry UK allows you to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and gain valuable life experience—all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote full-time role. As part of a leading online mental health service, you'll collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference. The Financial Modeller & Planner will play a central role within the NHS Contract Management team, supporting the planning, negotiation and performance management of annual budgets and new contracts with NHS commissioners, NHS Trusts and system partners. The role reports jointly to the NHS Contract Management Lead and the CFO team, contributing to financial planning across Psychiatry UK and providing the insight needed to support sound commercial and operational decisions. The successful candidate will bring advanced financial-modelling expertise, strong commercial judgement and the ability to turn complex, unstructured data into clear, actionable insights. The role also requires effective partnership working across Finance, Operations, Product and Contracts. This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK. As our Financial Modeller & Planner , you will: Financial Modelling and Analysis Develop robust, scalable financial models to support annual planning, contract negotiations and strategic decision-making. Translate unstructured inputs and complex, multivariable scenarios into commercial models that inform critical business decisions. Interrogate data sources, validate their accuracy and constructively challenge assumptions to maintain the integrity of financial models. Partner with Data and Analytics teams to improve data quality, structures and modelling processes. Produce scenario models, sensitivity analyses and risk assessments to inform financial and contracting strategies. Lead the financial analysis of new partnerships, service redesigns and growth initiatives. Support financial planning across Psychiatry UK in close partnership with the CFO team. Planning and Forecasting Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts covering income, activity, costs and contribution. Contribute to corporate budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning cycles. Identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities, recommending appropriate mitigation or action. Provide clear, forward-looking insights to support operational and commercial decision-making. Contracting and Negotiation Support Translate complex financial analysis into clear, commercially focused recommendations for negotiations with NHS commissioners and system partners. Prepare financial models, assumptions and supporting analysis for contract proposals and business cases. Inform pricing strategies, new commercial models and collaborative partnership structures. Assess the financial implications of proposed contract terms, identifying risks, opportunities and potential trade-offs. Market and Strategic Insight Develop a strong understanding of NHS commissioning, provider markets and system priorities. Deliver proactive analysis to inform organisational strategy and commissioner engagement. Monitor relevant policy, regulatory and market developments, assessing their potential impact on performance and growth opportunities. Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with Finance, Product, Operations and Contract Management teams to align financial plans with operational capacity and strategic priorities. Provide data-driven insights that improve performance, decision-making and commercial outcomes. Promote rigorous financial and commercial discipline across the organisation. Communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Business Performance and Governance Support overall business performance, with a focus on sustainable growth, margin and commissioner satisfaction. Strengthen Psychiatry UK’s reputation with commissioners by providing credible analysis and supporting the development of successful partnerships. Maintain high standards of governance, accuracy and financial control. Ensure models, assumptions and recommendations are transparent, clearly documented and suitable for robust review. To succeed as our Financial Modeller & Planner : Analytical and insightful, with the confidence to interrogate data, test assumptions and develop well-founded recommendations. They will be naturally curious and quick to learn, building a strong understanding of the NHS, service models and wider market dynamics. Commercially astute and outcome-focused, they will balance financial performance and growth with strong commissioner relationships and measurable improvements. They will work collaboratively across multifunctional teams, taking ownership of their work and maintaining consistently high standards of quality and delivery. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · Significant experience and expertise in commercial and financial modelling within a commercial business and growth‑oriented environment · Comfortable and confident interrogating data sources, validating quality, and challenging assumptions · Ability to take unstructured inputs and multi‑variate scenarios to build commercial models supporting complex decisions · Experience working with data analytics teams to improve datasets, processes, and modelling. · Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining complex financial models from first principles · Strong analytical capability with the ability to extract meaningful insight from complex data · Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis. · Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to both financial and non‑financial audiences · Demonstrated success working in collaborative, cross‑functional environments Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · Experience within the NHS commissioning environment, including contracting frameworks and payment mechanisms · Experience supporting or participating in NHS contract negotiations · Exposure to provider–commissioner financial flows, activity forecasting, or service planning · Experience working in a Private Equity (PE) environment, particularly where growth and value creation were central · Understanding of health system performance frameworks and market dynamics Psychiatry UK: Supporting You We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options. At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you. Recruitment Process  At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes: · Application · Profile review · Screening conversation · Competency based interview(s) If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience. If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? *We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. Locations UK - remote Remote status Fully Remote About Psychiatry UK Psychiatry UK is the UK's leading provider of digital psychiatry services, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions. All of the online services have accessibility and convenience at their heart, ensuring everyone can easily and quickly access the care they need.