Interim Head of FP&A

A leading business is seeking an Interim FP&A Lead to support the finance function through a period of change and play a key role as the organisation moves into the budgeting cycle.This is an important interim appointment for a commercially minded finance professional with strong FP&A experience, excellent analytical capability and the confidence to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment. The successful candidate will help provide financial insight, support planning activity and bring rigour to budgeting, forecasting and reporting.A key part of the role will involve working with large volumes of customer data, building and refining financial models, and delivering clear, actionable analysis to support decision-making across the business.Key responsibilities-Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and planning activity during a period of change.-Provide high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business decision-making.-Manage, interpret and extract value from large volumes of customer data.-Build, maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and scenario analysis.-Partner with key stakeholders across finance and the wider business to challenge assumptions and improve planning quality.-Support the business through the budgeting period, ensuring deadlines and outputs are delivered to a high standard.-Help improve reporting, processes and financial visibility during a critical transition period.The successful candidate will demonstrate:-Proven, demonstrable experience in FP&A roles.-Strong experience handling large and complex customer data sets.-Advanced capability in financial modelling.-Excellent Excel skills are essential.-Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.-The ability to work at pace and deliver in a changing environment.-Credibility to work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.-A hands-on, proactive and commercially aware approach.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to step into a high-impact interim role and add real value during an important planning and budgeting period.