FP&A Transformation Lead — Data-Driven Planning (Hybrid)

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Six-month contract

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals is hiring an FP&A Transformation Lead for a London-based, hybrid role. The contract runs for six months with a daily rate of £700–£800 via Umbrella. The role focuses on building a scalable expense planning function, data feeds, and intelligent tooling rather than traditional reporting.

You'll work across Finance, Data, Technology and senior stakeholders to implement new operating models, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency and financial insight.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent.
• Immediate availability to start (up to 2 weeks).
• Experience leading FP&A transformation programmes in a large financial services org.
• Insurance sector experience advantageous; other FS ok.
• Experience designing and implementing finance processes, planning models and operating models.
• Strong analytical skills with data validation, reconciliation and testing.
• Exposure to shared services and offshore delivery models.
• Understanding of automation/AI in finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and improvement of expense planning processes and develop scalable solutions.
• Build and implement a new planning tool across the expense management landscape.
• Improve data product feeds, data quality and consistency for reliable planning.
• Define future-state FP&A processes, controls, ownership and governance frameworks.
• Translate business requirements into practical tools and workflows; support testing and implementation.
• Engage stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Data and business teams to align requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance activities via automation and AI.
• Establish standardised processes and documentation; support transition of activities to shared services.
• Continuously test and embed solutions through iterative delivery.

Skills

FP&A transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Data validation

Automation & AI

Planning tool development

Data integration

Financial planning

Financial services experience

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals is hiring an FP&A Transformation Lead for a London-based, hybrid role. The contract runs for six months with a daily rate of £700–£800 via Umbrella. The role focuses on building a scalable expense planning function, data feeds, and intelligent tooling rather than traditional reporting.

You'll work across Finance, Data, Technology and senior stakeholders to implement new operating models, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency and financial insight.