Interim Head of FP&A
8 Days Old
education and not-for-profit sector
is seeking an experienced
Interim Head of FP&A
to step into a critical leadership role at short notice. This is a high-impact assignment requiring an individual who can quickly assess, stabilise and enhance financial planning and reporting processes, while providing clear insight to senior stakeholders. INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS South West (On-Site) £400 - £500 per day (inside IR35) Immediate Start |3-6 Month Contract The Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of the organisation's FP&A function during a key period of planning and financial oversight. This is an
on-site role , requiring a strong physical presence to engage with stakeholders, support the finance team and drive improvements at pace. You will be expected to operate with minimal handover, quickly building credibility and delivering value from day one. Key Priorities (First 3-6 Months) Lead and deliver the
budgeting and forecasting cycle Review and strengthen
financial models and forecasting accuracy Improve
management reporting, KPIs and insight for senior leadership Provide
scenario analysis and decision support
during a period of change Support and guide a
small FP&A team Identify quick wins in
process improvement, automation and data quality Key Responsibilities Own rolling forecasts, variance analysis and financial performance reporting Deliver clear, concise insight to senior stakeholders and non-finance audiences Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and control Support strategic initiatives, investment appraisals and business cases Enhance use of financial systems and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, planning systems) About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven track record in
interim FP&A or senior finance roles Strong experience delivering
budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling under time pressure Comfortable operating in
ambiguous or evolving environments Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence quickly Advanced Excel and strong experience with BI / planning tools Desirable: Experience in education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations Experience stepping into roles at short notice and delivering rapid impact Key Requirements Available to start
immediately or within 1 week Able to commit to a
6-month assignment Willing to work
on-site in the South West I look forward to reviewing your application, this is a organisation with a strong culture and ambitious vision, a great place to work, well respected across the south-west.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance
