Interim FP&A Manager

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance support firm in Leeds requires an Interim FP&A Manager for a 3-6 month assignment. The successful candidate will handle forecasting, strategic planning, performance analysis, and reporting. Strong Excel and modeling skills along with a commercial mindset are essential. The role offers a salary between £65,000 - £75,000 DOE. If available immediately and seeking an interim position, please apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or similar finance roles.
• Ability to manage and improve forecasting processes.
• Strong analytical skills to provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-month and rolling forecasts.
• Lead annual planning cycles and multi-year planning.
• Monitor and report financial performance and KPIs.
• Assess and improve FP&A processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

Commercial mindset

Job description

HW Finance are supporting a leading business with the appointment of an Interim FP&A Manager to join their finance team during an exciting period of change. This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact and drive improvements in financial reporting and planning.

Based in Leeds, you will be joining this business for a period of 3 – 6 Months. Salary offered is £65,000 - £75,000 DOE with the potential to be a daily rate route for the right person.

You’ll take ownership of key FP&A activities, including:

• Forecasting: Manage in-month and rolling forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Lead the annual planning cycle and support the development of multi-year financial plans.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights.
• Reporting: Deliver timely and insightful reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for senior leadership.
• Process Review: Assess current FP&A processes and reporting frameworks for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to forecasting, planning, and reporting to drive best practice across the finance function.

We’re looking for someone with a commercial mindset, strong Excel and modelling skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

If you’re available immediately and looking for a new interim assignment, please reach out.

Contact Niamh Hellewell at HW Finance.