Interim FP&A Consultant

Wade Macdonald; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Exposure to cross-functional projects

Opportunity to make a tangible impact

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FP&A Project Accountant to lead finance transformation initiatives. The role focuses on reshaping financial reporting, implementing BI tools, and driving efficiency. Candidates must be qualified accountants with strong experience in FP&A and manufacturing, possessing advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems. This full-time, on-site position is based in West Oxfordshire with a competitive salary of up to £90,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience.
• Proven track record of managing system and reporting improvements in a manufacturing context.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve month-end close processes.
• Develop and automate monthly financial reporting.
• Translate financial data into insights for stakeholders.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of a Business Intelligence platform.
• Support budgeting and forecasting transformation.
• Embed new tools and processes alongside operational teams.
• Provide insightful commentary during month-end.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

BI tool knowledge

Analytical thinking

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

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Specialist in Senior Finance Leadership Roles | Helping Businesses Thrive Through Interim Finance Solutions

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum

About the Client

This respected organisation within the Manufacturing sector is undertaking a finance transformation initiative to modernise reporting and planning processes. They are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey and challenges are opportunities for growth.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced FP&A Project Accountant to join the business on a fixed-term basis. This role is central to reshaping their financial reporting environment, implementing a new BI tool, and driving process automation to reduce manual workload and deliver greater insight.

Duties

• Reviewing and improving month-end close processes to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Developing and automating monthly financial reporting, including variance and margin analysis
• Translating financial data into clear insights for stakeholders through dashboards and reports
• Leading the evaluation and implementation of a Business Intelligence platform
• Improving existing data structures and supporting the development of a clean, scalable data model
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting transformation, including system selection and rollout
• Working with finance and operational teams to embed new tools and processes across the business
• Providing insightful commentary and partnering with business units during month‑end

Candidate Profile

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience and a proven track record of driving system and reporting improvements within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Excel and BI tool knowledge are essential, along with experience working with ERP systems such as Sage X3. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker, confident communicator, and comfortable leading change in a hands‑on capacity.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful transformation in a forward‑thinking organisation. You’ll benefit from a generous salary, exposure to cross‑functional projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the finance function. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in West Oxfordshire.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function & Industry

Accounting/Auditing

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