Interim FP&A Analyst

Interim FP&A Analyst

London (Hybrid) - 6-Months

£350 - £400 per day (Umbrella)

We are supporting a high-growth, international business in the search for an FP&A Analyst to join the finance team on a 6 month interim basis. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly immerse themselves in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of key reporting and planning activities, and provide valuable insight to stakeholders across the business from day one.

This is a hands-on opportunity with a broad remit spanning forecasting, reporting, analysis and some business partnering. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, managing competing priorities, and supporting decision-making through high-quality financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes across multiple business areas
• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting packs, including commentary and performance insights
• Analyse financial results, identifying key variances, trends and commercial opportunities
• Partner with operational and non-finance stakeholders to support business decision-making
• Maintain and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting quality
• Produce ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions
• Assist in the preparation of board and senior leadership reporting materials
• Monitor key business performance indicators and provide actionable recommendations
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities
• Drive improvements in reporting processes, controls and efficiencies
• Assist with system and data maintenance to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency
• Support wider finance projects and business initiatives as required

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Finance Analyst, Management Reporting or a similar analytical finance role
• Strong Excel skills, including experience building and maintaining financial models
• Experience supporting budgets, forecasts and financial planning activities
• Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business insights
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapting to new challenges
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
• Accountancy qualification is not essential; qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered

Immediate availability or a short notice period is highly desirable.