Senior FP&A Manager

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed organisation based in Cheshire who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join their dynamic Finance team on an initial maternity leave cover.

This is a standout opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional to join a thriving, future-focused business at a pivotal time. Reporting directly into a recently appointed CFO, you will play a key leadership role in the Finance function-owning forecasting, strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and helping shape the next phase of growth.

Salary/Benefits:
£80,000 - £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)
12-15 month fixed term contract
Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office/ 3 days WFH)

Our client is a fast-scaling, private equity-backed organisation in the consultancy space. Known for their deep market expertise and innovative approach, they operate on a global scale, working with some of the largest brands in the world.
With impressive profit margins and double-digit year-on-year growth, they are now in the next stage of their strategic journey-investing heavily in technology, talent, and infrastructure to drive even greater operational excellence. You'll be joining at an exciting time, working alongside a high-calibre leadership team and playing a visible role in supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.

• Forecasting and Planning: Lead the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, developing user-friendly templates and actionable timelines. Critically analyse assumptions and submissions to support strategic decision-making.
• Tool Development: Drive efficiency through centralised tools like the project costing model and capacity planning systems. Ensure accuracy, usability, and alignment with the latest business needs.
• Dashboard and Reporting: Build and maintain dynamic, centralised dashboards that deliver a clear view of business performance. Champion automation and best practices in reporting.
• Data Analysis: Provide deep, actionable insights across revenue and project trends, supporting strategic and commercial decisions.
• Transaction Readiness: Partner with finance leadership to prepare data and models for future investment or M&A scenarios.
• Financial Systems: Collaborate with systems and reporting teams to ensure accuracy, scalability, and alignment of financial infrastructure. Recommend and help implement new KPIs and GL structures.
• Line Management: Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 5 years' FP&A or commercial finance experience
• Strong track record of working in high-growth or PE-backed environments (preferred)
• Excellent Excel and data modelling skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience in financial systems, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a strategic finance role within a world-class business undergoing rapid growth. You'll gain direct exposure to the C-suite, make a real impact, and be part of an ambitious journey that's only just getting started.