Interim Head of FP&A

Marks Sattin; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and transformation-focused company is seeking an experienced Interim Head of FP&A to lead a strategic finance engagement during a period of operational restructuring. The role requires over 10 years in FP&A, strong systems knowledge, and experience in delivery under pressure. The successful candidate will have a proven record in restructuring roles and will drive key financial strategies to shape the company's future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FP&A and finance transformation experience.
• Proven success in interim or restructuring roles, ideally within subsidiaries.
• Comfortable working under pressure and delivering high-quality outputs quickly.

Responsibilities

• Restructure the financial planning framework in alignment with strategic goals.
• Implement scalable forecasting tools integrated with data lake infrastructure.
• Drive cost rationalisation and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Systems implementation

SQL knowledge

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Interim Head of FP&A | Manchester | Up to £80,000 | 12-Month Contract

A dynamic and transformation-focused subsidiary is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a strategic finance engagement during a period of operational restructuring. This is a high-impact, project-based role ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in turnaround assignments and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Restructure the financial planning framework in alignment with strategic goals
• Implement scalable forecasting tools integrated with data lake infrastructure
• Lead KPI reporting, scenario analysis, and business planning
• Drive cost rationalisation and margin improvement initiatives
• Deliver automated planning models and dashboards in collaboration with IT and data teams
• Support restructuring activities and strategic decision-making through financial simulations
• Ensure transparent reporting and integration with group-level transformation frameworks
• Manage transition plans for handover to steady-state finance leadership

About You:

• 10+ years of FP&A and finance transformation experience
• Proven success in interim or restructuring roles, ideally within subsidiaries
• Strong systems background with tools like Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI
• Skilled in financial modelling, Excel, and business intelligence; SQL knowledge is a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and delivering high-quality outputs quickly

This is a unique opportunity for a senior finance professional to lead a high-impact transformation project within a fast-paced, restructuring environment. The role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to implement scalable financial planning solutions that will shape the future of the business.

Interviews are taking place imminently, so please apply or send your CV to