Interim FP&A Manager

Finatal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Finatal is partnering with a private equity-backed insurance business to appoint an Interim FP&A Manager in Reading. Reporting to CFO, you will own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and board/investor pack development during a pivotal growth and exit phase.

The role is hybrid (2 days in office per week). You will drive financial modelling, KPI reporting, scenario planning, cash flow, working capital, and collaboration with commercial and operations teams to maximise shareholder

Qualifications

• - Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic finance roles.
• - Insurance sector experience is desirable.
• - Strong modelling and analytical capabilities.
• - Experience in PE-backed or fast-paced commercial environments.
• - Excellent communication to influence senior stakeholders.
• - Strong commercial acumen translating financial information into insights.
• - Advanced Excel and FP&A planning skills.
• - Proactive, hands-on, autonomous approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across the business.
• Own monthly management reporting and deliver high-quality financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support CFO with board reporting, investor reporting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and decision-making.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to identify performance improvements.
• Deliver KPI reporting and analysis to support business performance.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling for strategic initiatives.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Private equity-backed env

Insurance industry knowledge

Advanced Excel

Job description

Working Model:

Hybrid (2 days p/week in office)

Contract:

3-6 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a private equity-backed insurance business (c. 200m revenue) to appoint an Interim FP&A Manager during a pivotal stage of the company's growth and exit journey.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will take ownership of the FP&A function, ensuring the business has the financial insight, reporting, forecasting, and commercial support required to successfully navigate a future transaction process.

This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across the organisation, acting as the key link between finance and the wider business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting decision‑making, enhancing financial visibility, and ensuring the leadership team has robust information to drive performance and maximise shareholder value.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes across the business.
• Owning monthly management reporting and delivering high‑quality financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the CFO with board reporting, investor reporting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support planning, decision‑making, and value creation initiatives.
• Partnering closely with commercial and operational teams to understand performance drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Delivering meaningful KPI reporting and analysis to support business performance.
• Conducting scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic initiatives and transaction planning.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Acting as a key business partner across the organisation, challenging assumptions and improving financial understanding.
• Supporting transaction readiness activities through the provision of robust financial information and analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and systems.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or Strategic Finance roles.
• Experience within the insurance sector is highly desirable.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working within a private equity‑backed or fast‑paced commercial environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Advanced Excel and financial planning skills.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach with the ability to operate autonomously.