Interim Head of FP&A

A leading business is seeking an Interim FP&A Lead to support the finance function through a period of change and play a key role as the organisation moves into the budgeting cycle. This is an important interim appointment for a commercially minded finance professional with strong FP&A experience, excellent analytical capability and the confidence to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment. The successful candidate will help provide financial insight, support planning activity and bring rigour to budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

A key part of the role will involve working with large volumes of customer data, building and refining financial models, and delivering clear, actionable analysis to support decision-making across the business.

Key responsibilities-Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and planning activity during a period of change.-Provide high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making.-Manage, interpret and extract value from large volumes of customer data.-Build, maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and scenario analysis.-Partner with key stakeholders across finance and the wider business to challenge assumptions and improve planning quality.-Support the business through the budgeting period, ensuring deadlines and outputs are delivered to a high standard.-Help improve reporting, processes and financial visibility during a critical transition period.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:-Proven, demonstrable experience in FP&A roles.-Strong experience handling large and complex customer data sets.-Advanced capability in financial modelling.-Excellent Excel skills are essential.-Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.-The ability to work at pace and deliver in a changing environment.-Credibility to work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.-A hands-on, proactive and commercially aware approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to step into a high-impact interim role and add real value during an important planning and budgeting period.