Interim Head of FP&A & Commercial Finance

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of FP&A in Birmingham. This role is crucial for steering financial planning and analysis through change in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive FP&A leadership experience and a commercial edge. Responsibilities include leading a team, delivering strategic insights, and driving growth through robust models and effective reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial planning and analysis within the FMCG sector is essential.
• Ability to lead a team and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the FP&A agenda and lead a team.
• Deliver insights that shape board-level decisions.
• Build models & forecasts to drive growth.
• Embed data-led decision-making.

Skills

Senior FP&A leadership experience

Commercial edge

Strategic thinking

Proven change agent

Working capital experience

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of FP&A - FMCG - Birmingham - 4 days/week - 6-9 months

We need a financial heavyweight who can drop into a fast-moving FMCG business and instantly make an impact. This is not a steady-state role - you'll be steering FP&A through a period of change, sharpening strategy, and driving performance in a high-pressure, high-reward environment.

Location & duration

Birmingham - 4 days a week on-site

6-9 months - start ASAP

Industry

FMCG- complex, fast-paced

Focus

Strategic focus - but still hands-on when it counts

What you’ll do

• Own the FP&A agenda and lead a team
• Deliver sharp insights that shape board-level decisions
• Build robust models & forecasts to drive growth
• Simplify reporting and embed data-led decision-making

What you bring

• Senior FP&A leadership experience (FMCG essential)
• Commercial edge + strategic thinking
• Proven change agent in fast-moving environments
• Working capital experience