Interim Head of FP&A

The Head of FP&A role is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Finance Business Partners and financial planning and analysis activities within a complex global organisation. Based near Cambridge, this position focuses on delivering high-quality financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Client Details

This organisation is recognised for its impactful work and one of the best in it's field. This company would suit someone who has worked in global or complex large organisation.

Description

Leading a team of 50 staff via a handful of direct reports your primary role is to understand the current impact of the Finance Business Partners (FBP) across the different departments within our client. You will look to deliver improved capability of the FBP's to improve financial decision making.

Our client is embarking on a large scale Finance Transformation initiative and your role will be to ensure the new ERP delivers fit for purpose FP&A needs and improved reporting.

You will work with different divisions of the business to understand, map and implement effective business partnering solutions whilst taking the lead on the 10 year financial model.

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience of managing large teams through finance transformation with an in depth understanding of the key roles of Finance Business Partners, Analysts and the wider requirements of FP&A. You will be a qualified accountant who has carved out a career in commercial finance/ business partnering of FP&A and operated at a Head of/ Director level within large complex organisation.

time will be required in the office in Cambridge to lead the team and ensure stakeholder engagement.

Profile

A successful Head of FP&A / Head of Finance Business Partnering should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in leading finance transformation initiatives with strong project management skills
• Excellent team management experience with evidence of growing and leading large teams of 50 staff +
• In depth understanding and career experience gained in Commercial Finance within Finance Business Partnering or FP&A
• Ability to be onsite in Cambridge as the role demands.
• UK Right to work.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary and excellent benefits package. ( Day rate, inside IR35 may be considered)
• Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid Working
• Opportunity to be part of a major transformation initiative.