Interim FP&A Manager

Cedar; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is looking for an experienced Interim FP&A Manager based in Glasgow to oversee financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of FP&A experience and a relevant finance qualification. This 6-month contract offers a competitive day rate and requires onsite presence for at least 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant FP&A experience.
• Finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.
• Business partnering with site managers to identify efficiency improvements.
• Preparation and analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Commercial awareness

Analytical capability

Strong communication skills

Education

Finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with a global, PE-backed business to secure an Interim FP&A Manager based in the Glasgow area (at least 3 days onsite). This role is an initial 6-month contract, paying a day rate of £450 – £600PD (Outside IR35).

The Company

This fast-growing organisation operates across multiple UK sites and continues to invest heavily in commercial, operational, and systems improvements. The business has performed strongly, with continued expansion supported by significant private equity backing.

The Role

As Interim FP&A Manager, you will support the Finance Director and wider commercial finance team across forecasting, planning, reporting, and operational analysis. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis
• Business partnering with site managers and operational leads to identify efficiency improvements and enhance margins
• Detailed margin analysis at product and customer level
• Stock analysis, reporting, and improvement initiatives, including slow-moving provisions
• Supporting and maintaining standard costing, including BOMs and labour cost calculations
• Tracking and challenging business improvement initiatives across UK sites
• Preparation, review and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly reports and KPIs
• Analysis of results versus budget, forecast and prior year, including variance discussions with stakeholders
• Supporting weekly cashflow forecasting and monthly external reporting
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, including identification of risks and opportunities
• Month-end support and continuous improvement of controls, systems and processes
• Providing ad-hoc financial support to strategic and tactical initiatives

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• 3-5 years of relevant FP&A experience
• A recognised finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Power BI or SQL (advous)
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and organisational skills
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites

Compensation & Benefits

Alongside a competitive day rate, this interim role offers exposure to a highly ambitious business with significant operational complexity and investment. The environment is collaborative, commercially focused, and well suited to candidates who enjoy driving performance, partnering with operations, and contributing to meaningful improvement initiatives.