Interim Head of FP&A

Atkinson Moss; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkinson Moss is recruiting an Interim Head of FP&A for a Norwich-based role with hybrid working. This position is circa 3 months minimum and focuses on shaping, developing, and leading a high-performing FP&A function within a market-leading international group.

You will bridge financial data and executive strategy, delivering robust commercial challenge, partnering with senior leadership, and driving real-time performance dashboards and cost-saving initiatives to support growth and

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to challenge senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/BI systems experience.
• Proven leadership and coaching of finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnering with senior leadership, delivering insights and scenario modelling to guide investments.
• Develop real-time performance tools and dashboards to track trends, manage risks and capture opportunities.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements across the group without compromising quality.
• Lead, mentor and empower a finance team to deliver elite-level commercial analysis.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Technical Excel & ERP/BI systems

Leadership/Coaching

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA designation

Tools

ERP/BI systems

Job description

Interim Head of FP&A (c. 3 months minimum)

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
• Location: Norwich - Hybrid working

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially astute finance leader to shape, develop, and lead a high-performing FP&A function for a market-leading international group undergoing an exciting phase of growth.

This is a high-visibility, strategic role acting as the bridge between financial data and executive execution. Beyond standard reporting, you will partner closely with senior leadership-managing BAU and transformation budgets, providing robust commercial challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering financial insights, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modelling to guide key investments.
• Performance Management: Develop and refine real-time performance tools and dashboards to track trends, manage risks, and capture operational opportunities.
• Efficiency & Cost Strategy: Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements across the group without compromising quality or operational performance.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and empower a talented finance team to deliver elite-level commercial analysis.

About You

• Qualifications: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial Acumen: Confident challenging senior operational leaders and translating complex numbers into actionable strategic stories.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced Excel skills and strong experience utilising large-scale ERP or BI systems to optimise reporting.
• Leadership: Proven track record in coaching, developing, and setting clear objectives for finance teams.