Interim FP&A Manager
Location: Northampton (Hybrid 3 days in the office) Duration: 3-6 months (potential to extend)Reports to: CFOStart Date: ASAP
Role Purpose:
The Interim FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasting, insightful P&L reporting, and preparing high-quality board reporting packs. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly forecasting process across business units, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and clarity on assumptions.
- Deliver detailed and insightful reporting on the consolidated P&L, highlighting key variances and trends.
- Prepare and present the monthly board pack, including financial performance, KPI analysis, and commentary.
- Partner with business unit leaders to challenge assumptions, drive performance, and ensure robust forecasting.
- Support scenario planning and strategic financial modelling to aid decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for improving FP&A processes and tools to increase efficiency and insight.
- Collaborate closely with Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
Candidate Profile:
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience in FP&A
- Demonstrated expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis in a complex business environment
- Proven ability to produce board-level reporting and analysis with clear narratives and insights
- Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to senior leadership
- Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience working in a private equity-backed or multi-entity group
- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- Exposure to transformation or change environments
Package:
- £500-£600 per day
- Flexible working arrangement (hybrid model)
- Opportunity to make a real impact during a pivotal phase of growth
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance in a high-profile interim position. Please get in touch if you would like to know more.