Interim Head of FP&A

Interim Head of FP&A | Manchester | Up to £80,000 | 12-Month Contract

A dynamic and transformation-focused subsidiary is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a strategic finance engagement during a period of operational restructuring. This is a high-impact, project-based role ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in turnaround assignments and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Restructure the financial planning framework in alignment with strategic goals
• Implement scalable forecasting tools integrated with data lake infrastructure
• Lead KPI reporting, scenario analysis, and business planning
• Drive cost rationalisation and margin improvement initiatives
• Deliver automated planning models and dashboards in collaboration with IT and data teams
• Support restructuring activities and strategic decision-making through financial simulations
• Ensure transparent reporting and integration with group-level transformation frameworks
• Manage transition plans for handover to steady-state finance leadership

About You:

• 10+ years of FP&A and finance transformation experience
• Proven success in interim or restructuring roles, ideally within subsidiaries
• Strong systems background with tools like Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI
• Skilled in financial modelling, Excel, and business intelligence; SQL knowledge is a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and delivering high-quality outputs quickly

This is a unique opportunity for a senior finance professional to lead a high-impact transformation project within a fast-paced, restructuring environment. The role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to implement scalable financial planning solutions that will shape the future of the business.

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