Interim Senior FP&A Lead

Interim Senior FP&A Lead

£400 - £600 per day

3-6 months

Leeds

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Financial Services business who are going through a period of transformation. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced FP&A Manager to join the business on a 3-6 months basis.

This is a high-profile finance role with exposure to Heads of Service, Directors and the Executive team with responsibility for production and development of the financial management reporting suite, financial planning process, and financial analysis. You will also oversee, lead and develop a team of commercial finance business partners and provide effective finance decision support to Heads of Service and Directors supporting the strategic direction and development of the organisation. Responsible for strengthening Finance's stakeholder engagement and value creation through financial insight, analysis and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting to demonstrate detailed financial performance, identifying trends and opportunities that can be actioned.
• Oversight and review of monthly financial reporting and commentary for the leadership team.
• Run the budgeting and forecasting processes and lead the ongoing development of the planning process to support the needs of the wider business and executive team.
• Financial modelling including stress testing and mitigation analysis on behalf of the board.
• Lead a team of finance professionals, providing management support and leadership best practice. Undertaking management activities to maintain team performance and drive colleague engagement.
• Lead the business partnering process ensuring the requirements of all stakeholders are fully delivered.
• Provide strategic and tactical decision support to the business.
• Provide project support including benefit realisation, budget management & strategic decision support.
• Interface with directors and senior managers to determine information requirements.
• Support transformation projects as a finance representative.
• Anticipate future needs and drive the development of infrastructure.
• Develop strong internal relationships with financial operations, treasury, and commercial teams.

Skills and experience

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Experience with financial planning & analysis
• Experience working in a Financial Services or Insurance business
• Commercial acumen
• Financial modelling skills
• Experience of prioritising workloads to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
• Have a proactive approach and effective communication skills
• Able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Able to see the big picture
• Ability to translate financial information to the wider business