Interim Head of FP&A

Michael Page Finance; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting on behalf of a large, complex public sector organisation based in the West Country for an Interim Head of FP&A. You will report to the Chief Finance Officer and lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and business partnering across the organisation.

You will develop and mentor a team of Finance and Procurement Business Partners, provide robust financial modelling and investment appraisal, enable strategic decision-making, and oversee capital programme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable presenting financial information to executive-level audiences.
• Experience vetting options and fast-track processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
• Provide insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to executive stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Finance and Procurement Business Partners.
• Support strategic decision-making through robust financial modelling, business case development, and investment appraisal.
• Drive a strong business partnering culture across operational and corporate functions.
• Oversee capital programme monitoring and financial governance.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement and contract management activities.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Leadership

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Executive presentation

Vetting

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and business partnering functions, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Client Details

A large, complex public sector organisation based in the West Country.

Description

• Lead the annual budgeting process and Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
• Provide insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to executive stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of Finance and Procurement Business Partners.
• Support strategic decision-making through robust financial modelling, business case development, and investment appraisal.
• Drive a strong business partnering culture across operational and corporate functions.
• Oversee capital programme monitoring and financial governance.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement and contract management activities.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
• Experienced in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• An effective people leader with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Skilled in financial modelling, business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable presenting financial information and recommendations to executive-level audiences.
• The role requires vetting (fast-track options in place)

Job Offer

• Interim Head Of Fp&A (up to 9 months)
• Competitive day rate £350-£450+ depending on experience

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.