Interim FP&A Manager

Pearse Professionals are working with a high-growth VC backed Fin Tech business in seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their Finance team.

You will report into senior finance leadership, and your remit will span financial planning & analysis, forecasting, scenario modelling, management reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and scenario analyses
• Perform variance analysis, profitability assessments, trend analysis and present actionable insights
• Collaborate with department heads to collect assumptions and integrate business drivers
• Support strategic projects, product launches, pricing strategies, and potential M&A work
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports and board materials
• Oversee / mentor junior FP&A staff and promote process improvements
• Ensure alignment of financial processes with accounting, reporting, and controls functions

The Ideal Candidate

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or equivalent
• Solid experience in FP&A, ideally within technology, fintech, insurtech or high-growth businesses
• Strong modelling, forecasting and scenario planning skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with BI / planning tools or ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and juggle multiple priorities
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor more junior team members

Seniority level
:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
:
Contract

Job function
:
Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries
:
Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development

c. £500 daily rate

9-12 month contract