Commercial Finance Analyst

IFF Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance / FP&A Analyst for a 6-month contract in Leeds. The role involves designing and embedding FP&A capabilities in a transformation project for a PE-backed business. Candidates should be experienced with big data sets, have strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This is an immediate impact role, perfect for those looking to elevate their CV while building from scratch.

Benefits

Mentoring access

Career guidance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance roles.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and embed FP&A capability into the business.
• Work with large, complex data sets and ensure accuracy.
• Provide clear commercial insights and effective reporting.

Skills

Working with big data sets

Data manipulation and cleansing

Creating reporting for decision-making

Spotting anomalies in data

Building models

Job description

Interim Commercial Finance / FP&A Analyst (6 Months)

Leeds-based | Immediate start (Interim only or temp-to-perm)

Picture this… It’s nearly Christmas. Most people are winding down, budgets are tight, and hiring has slowed.

You, on the other hand, have certainty.

A contract secured. A seat in a high‑impact transformation. And a role that will genuinely elevate your CV.

If you’ve ever thought “I want my next interim to really count”—this is it.

Why this assignment is different

This isn’t a “keep‑the‑lights‑on” interim role.

You’re joining a £500m turnover, PE‑backed business at a pivotal moment. The organisation is undergoing a major transformation, and finance is being rebuilt to support it properly.

A brand‑new FP&A / Commercial Finance function is being created from scratch. No legacy model to inherit. No rigid playbook to follow. No ivory towers. Just a blank canvas, big data, and the mandate to build something that matters.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it)

You’ll be part of a small, high‑calibre interim team tasked with designing and embedding FP&A capability into the business. That means:

• Working with large, complex data sets
• Manipulating and cleansing data to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Loading actuals into budget and forecast models
• Spotting anomalies before anyone else does (new codes, broken mappings, things that don’t smell right)
• Turning raw data into clear commercial insight
• Creating reporting that leaders actually use to make decisions

This is hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up FP&A. Fast‑paced. Messy at times. Massively rewarding.

Who this will suit

This role is made for someone who:

• Loves working with big data sets
• Enjoys building models, not just maintaining them
• Is naturally curious and spots when numbers don’t stack up
• Thrives in change, ambiguity, and transformation
• Is comfortable working autonomously when lots is going on
• Wants exposure to a PE‑backed environment and large‑scale complexity

You don’t need everything to be perfectly defined. You do need energy, initiative, and commercial instinct.

The practical bits

• Interim contract: 6 months (with potential to extend or go temp‑to‑perm)
• Based in Leeds
• Immediate impact role in a high‑growth, transforming business
• Excellent CV equity—support in building FP&A from the ground up in a large organisation

Why now?

Because securing the right interim role before Christmas feels good.

Because roles like this—build from scratch + PE‑backed + real data + real impact—don’t come around often.

And because when this assignment ends, you’ll be able to say:
"I didn’t just fill a gap. I helped build the engine."

If that sounds like your kind of interim—let’s talk.

About IFF Talent

• We’re a purpose‑driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them.
• Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey.
• We also reinvest 3 % of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives—including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach.

With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role.

You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.