FP&A Manager

We are seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed business. This role will provide critical support to the finance function during the recruitment of a permanent hire while also driving key finance transformation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional who enjoys improving processes, enhancing reporting, and delivering change in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance the monthly FP&A reporting cycle, ensuring timely and insightful management information.
• Develop and improve management reporting packs, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
• Support finance transformation projects, including process improvement, reporting automation, and planning enhancements.
• Review and optimise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis and commercial insights.
• Ensure reporting meets the requirements of a private equity-backed environment, including board and investor reporting where required.
• Provide continuity and leadership within the FP&A function while the permanent recruitment process is underway.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as an FP&A Manager or Senior FP&A professional.
• Strong background in financial reporting, management information, and finance transformation.
• Experience delivering process improvement or finance change projects.
• Previous experience within a private equity-backed business is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with FP&A/reporting systems.
• Able to work independently, quickly build relationships, and add value from day one.
• Available to start at short notice.

Desirable Experience:

• Private equity-backed or investor-led business experience.
• Exposure to BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience improving planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

This is a hands-on interim opportunity for someone who enjoys combining day-to-day FP&A responsibilities with delivering meaningful change and leaving a lasting impact on the finance function.