Interim FP&A Consultant

Lead the FP&A function and provide day-to-day direction to a team of four. 

Own weekly and monthly management reporting processes. 

Deliver meaningful analysis of business performance and key commercial drivers. 

Investigate unexpected movements, variances, trends and anomalies across the business. 

Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. 

Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. 

Partner closely with functional leaders across the business. 

Challenge assumptions and provide robust commercial analysis to support decision-making. 

Balance commercial pragmatism with analytical rigour. 

Develop a deep understanding of the business model, growth drivers and operational priorities. 

Organise, prioritise and focus the FP&A team. 

Create clarity around responsibilities and deliverables. 

Support and develop team members whilst maintaining high standards of output. 

Ensure reporting deadlines and business-critical deliverables are achieved. 

Lead and deliver high-impact strategic projects as capacity allows. 

Support leadership with business cases, scenario modelling and investment analysis. 

Contribute to broader finance transformation and process improvement initiatives where appropriate. 

Provide financial support and analysis relating to ongoing acquisition interest. 

Assist with information requests, modelling and strategic evaluations as required. 

Help leadership understand the financial implications of potential transaction scenarios. 

Act as a trusted finance partner during periods of heightened corporate activity. 

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). 

Significant FP&A leadership experience within a commercial business. 

Strong financial modelling and analytical capability. 

Experience producing and owning executive-level reporting. 

Proven ability to manage and develop teams. 

Experience operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. 

Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. 

Exposure to M&A, corporate development or transaction-related activity. 

Experience supporting investment, fundraising, acquisition or exit processes. 

Technology, software or AI sector exposure. 

Experience in high-growth or scaling businesses. 

Commercially sharp and intellectually curious. 

Comfortable getting into the detail when required. 

Pragmatic and solutions-oriented. 

Able to balance pace with quality. 

Naturally investigative and willing to challenge assumptions. 

Highly organised and capable of bringing structure to a busy environment. 

Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture. 

Credible and confident with senior stakeholders. 

Opportunity to work within a business at the cutting edge of AI. 

Exposure to live acquisition and strategic corporate activity. 

Significant visibility with senior leadership. 

Ability to make an immediate impact during a critical period of growth and change. 

Lead and shape a growing FP&A function. 

Unique combination of advanced technology, commercial complexity and transaction exposure.