Interim FP&A Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth international brand in Southampton is seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager for a 4-6 month assignment. This hands-on role requires a qualified senior FP&A professional to take ownership of the planning cycle and deliver high-quality analysis. Responsibilities include leading budget and quarterly cycles, enhancing financial models, and producing decision-ready analyses to support management. Candidates must be ACCA, ACA, and CIMA qualified and demonstrate effective stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a senior FP&A professional.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
• Self-starting and delivery-focused professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast cycles.
• Enhance the financial model for accuracy and insights.
• Produce timely decision-ready analysis.
• Translate financial insight into commercial actions.

Skills

ACCA, ACA and CIMA qualified

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Decision-ready analysis

Job description

A high-growth, internationally operating brand in Southampton, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager for 4-6 months to provide immediate commercial insight and strengthen financial planning capability during a key phase of expansion.

This is a hands‑on interim assignment suited to a qualified senior FP&A professional who can quickly embed into the business, take ownership of the planning cycle, and deliver high-quality analysis to support senior leadership decision‑making.

What will the Interim FP&A Manager role involve?

• Leading the annual budget and quarterly reforecast (QBR) cycles, ensuring robust assumptions, clear ownership, and pace of delivery
• Taking ownership of the financial model, enhancing accuracy, usability, and insight
• Producing timely, decision‑ready analysis to improve margins, working capital, and operational efficiency
• Partnering closely with senior stakeholders to translate financial insight into clear commercial actions

Suitable Candidate for the Interim FP&A Manager assignment:

• ACCA, ACA and CIMA qualified
• A clear and demonstrable background operating a senior FP&A professional
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, change‑driven environments
• A self‑starting, delivery‑focused professional with credible stakeholder management and communication skills

Additional information:

• Interim / temporary assignment for 4-6 months
• Ability to commence the assignment in January
• Must be able to work in the office 5 days per week

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