Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed retail business in London seeks an experienced FP&A Manager for an interim role. You'll lead budgeting and forecasting, produce detailed board reports, and enhance cash flow forecasting while partnering with commercial teams. This role is critical during a transformation phase, requiring a fully qualified accountant with a strong retail FP&A background and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background within a retail environment.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growth setting desired.
• Confident in producing and presenting board-level reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine budgeting and forecasting process across all retail locations.
• Produce detailed board packs, including variance analysis.
• Build dynamic financial models to support business planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

FP&A Manager

£400–£500 per day | Outside IR35

Hybrid – Central London

An ambitious private equity-backed retail business is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join on an interim basis. With a multi-site footprint and aggressive growth plans, the business requires a commercially-minded finance professional to support enhanced reporting and strategic planning during a critical phase of its investment cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and refine the budgeting and forecasting process across all retail locations
• Produce detailed board packs, including variance analysis and performance commentary
• Manage and optimise cash flow forecasting, ensuring visibility and control over working capital
• Build dynamic financial models to support business planning and investment appraisal
• Business partner with commercial and operational teams to deliver insight-driven decision support
• Support the PE reporting cycle and provide analysis aligned to investor expectations

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong FP&A background within a retail environment (hospitality experience beneficial)
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growth setting is highly desirable
• Confident producing and presenting board-level reports
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Immediately available or able to start at short notice