Head of FP&A (Interim)

About the role

We are supporting a large, commercially‑focused organisation that needs an experienced Head of FP&A on a 4‑6 month interim basis. The role will lead financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting while partnering closely with senior leadership to provide insight and commercial challenge.

Key responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes across the organisation.
• Lead cash‑flow forecasting, highlighting risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.
• Deliver detailed monthly performance reports with variance analysis and commercial commentary.
• Prepare and present board packs, executive reporting and KPI dashboards for senior leadership.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide challenge, insight and decision support.
• Drive consistency and quality across reporting outputs, ensuring financial information is clear and actionable.
• Support strategic decision‑making through financial modelling and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Lead month‑end FP&A activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience leading an FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering function.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience producing board‑level reporting and executive presentations.
• Commercially focused with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Financial modelling