Interim Finance Manager - FP&A

JSS Search; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial consulting firm is seeking an Interim Finance Manager focused on Financial Planning & Analysis. This role, based in Coventry, involves driving budgeting processes, delivering insights to senior managers, and managing reporting efficiency. Applicants must be qualified accountants with strong financial skills and excellent communication abilities. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or FP&A role within a mid-to-large sized business.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, driving robust budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Deliver clear insights to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions.
• Own monthly management reporting packs and improve reporting efficiency.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountancy (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager – FP&A

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home.

About the Role

We are currently supporting a dynamic and growing organisation in their search for an Interim Finance Manager with a strong focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

This is a critical role supporting the senior leadership team with enhanced financial visibility, insightful analysis, and commercial decision-making during a period of change and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, driving robust budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic and operational decisions.
• Own monthly management reporting packs and improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Business partner with key departments across the organisation to understand performance drivers and cost trends.
• Support long-term financial modelling, scenario planning, and investment appraisals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive automation of reporting tools and dashboards.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or FP&A role, ideally within a mid-to-large sized business.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills (Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus).
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication skills – able to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite etc.) is advantageous.