Interim Head of FP&A

Finatal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is partnering with a Private Equity-backed manufacturing business undergoing post-deal professionalisation. They seek an experienced Interim Head of FP&A to build robust planning, reporting and insight.

You will work with the CFO, leadership team and PE investors to establish best‑in‑class planning and performance management in a growing SME environment. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional FP&A leadership experience in a growth SME.
• Strong financial modelling and commercial finance skills.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, forecast and strategic planning processes.
• Develop and improve Board, lender and PE investor reporting.
• Build financial models, scenario planning and cash flow forecasts.
• Establish KPI reporting and performance dashboards.
• Partner with operational teams to drive business performance.
• Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support value creation initiatives and growth projects.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting and systems capability.
• Provide insight on margins, productivity, and profitability.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Board communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Finatal is partnering with a Private Equity-backed Manufacturing business that has recently completed an investment process and is embarking on a significant period of post-deal professionalisation.

The business is seeking an experienced Interim Head of FP&A to build and enhance the FP&A capability, providing robust financial planning, reporting and commercial insight to support growth. Working closely with the CFO, leadership team and PE investors, you will play a critical role in establishing best‑in‑class planning and performance management processes within a growing SME environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budget, forecast and strategic planning processes.
• Develop and improve Board, lender and PE investor reporting.
• Build financial models, scenario planning and cash flow forecasts.
• Establish KPI reporting and performance dashboards.
• Partner with operational teams to drive business performance.
• Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Support value creation initiatives and growth projects.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting and systems capability.
• Provide insight on margins, productivity, operational performance and profitability.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified preferred.
• Previous FP&A leadership experience.
• Experience supporting a business through post‑deal professionalisation.
• Strong financial modelling and commercial finance skills.
• Experience building FP&A processes within a growing SME.
• Excellent stakeholder management and board‑facing communication skills.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Available immediately or at short notice.