Interim FP&A Consultant

SF Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim FP&A Consultant for a Midlands-based engineering business. This position involves financial reporting, consolidation, and group reporting during a critical change period. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants, with strong FP&A exposure and advanced Excel skills. The initial contract is for 6 months, with a daily rate of £400 to £500, requiring 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
• Audit background is a plus.
• Experience in FP&A reporting and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust financial reporting to senior leadership.
• Deliver accurate consolidation and group reporting.
• Adapt financial models for forecasting.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Audit background desirable

Strong FP&A exposure

Consolidation and group reporting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Sage

Background in engineering or manufacturing

Hands-on style with senior leadership

Job description

Interim FP&A Consultant

SF Recruitment are seeking an Interim FP&A Consultant to support a Midlands-based engineering and manufacturing business during a period of significant change. The company works with major global OEMs, across design, engineering and production. This is a pivotal time for the business as it goes through a strategic investment process.

Role details:

• Start: ASAP

• Length: 6 months with potential extensions

• Rate: £400 £500 per day (Inside/Outside IR35)

• Location: 4 days on-site (Midlands), 1 day from home

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

• Audit background desirable

• Strong FP&A exposure across reporting, MI and commercial analysis

• Consolidation and group reporting experience

• Advanced Excel skills, able to work with and adapt existing financial models

• Experience with Sage

• Background in engineering, manufacturing or OEM supply chain environments

• Energetic, hands-on style and able to work closely with senior leadership and external advisors

What you ll be doing:

• Provide the SLT with robust reporting and financial insight during a period of change

• Deliver consolidation and group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely MI

• Navigate and adapt an existing financial model for forecasting and sensitivities

• Prepare high-quality MI and reporting to support senior leadership and external stakeholders