Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed retail business is seeking an Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to support critical strategic planning. The successful candidate will lead budgeting processes, produce reports, and manage cash flow to enhance business insight. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with experience in retail and private equity environments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A background within a retail environment.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed or fast-growth setting highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across all retail locations.
• Produce detailed board packs with variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and optimize visibility over working capital.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Slough

Client: Finatal

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

FP&A Manager

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