Interim FP&A Director

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal are partnering with a high-growth professional services business to recruit an Interim FP&A Director. The role supports the CFO through a critical evolution stage, providing forecasting, reporting, and commercial insight to drive value ahead of an eventual exit.

The ideal candidate will have extensive FP&A leadership in a large-cap PE-backed or listed entity, with demonstrable experience guiding exits, refinancings, IPOs, or buyouts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven FP&A Director/Head of FP&A or Finance Director experience.
• Experience operating within a large-cap PE-backed portfolio company or a listed business.
• Demonstrable experience supporting a private equity exit, refinancing, recapitalisation, IPO, or secondary buyout.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop best-in-class management reporting and KPI frameworks.
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner closely with the CFO, executive leadership team, and private equity investors.
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting quality, and forecasting accuracy.
• Support board reporting, lender reporting, and investor communications.
• Deliver detailed analysis around business performance, profitability, and cash generation.
• Support value creation initiatives and strategic projects ahead of an anticipated exit.
• Lead and develop the FP&A function.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

KPI frameworks

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

PE-Backed Professional Services Business | 12 Month contract

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Finatal are partnered with a high-growth professional services business backed by a leading large-cap private equity investor, seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Director to support the CFO through a critical stage in the company's evolution.

This individual must have experience operating within a large-cap PE-backed portfolio company or a listed business. Additionally, they must have demonstrable experience supporting a private equity exit, refinancing, recapitalisation, IPO, or secondary buyout.

Having delivered significant growth in recent years, the business is now entering a period of consolidation and optimisation as it prepares for an eventual exit. The CFO is seeking a commercially minded FP&A leader who can enhance forecasting and reporting capabilities, provide clear visibility on key performance drivers, and act as a trusted partner to both the executive team and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Develop best-in-class management reporting and KPI frameworks
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Partner closely with the CFO, executive leadership team, and private equity investors
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting quality, and forecasting accuracy
• Support board reporting, lender reporting, and investor communications
• Deliver detailed analysis around business performance, profitability, and cash generation
• Support value creation initiatives and strategic projects ahead of an anticipated exit
• Lead and develop the FP&A function

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or Finance Director experience
• Experience operating within a large-cap PE-backed portfolio company or a listed business
• Demonstrable experience supporting a private equity exit, refinancing, recapitalisation, IPO, or secondary buyout