Wade Macdonald
Interim Group FP&A Manager (4186)
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Head of Group FP&A (Interim)
Location
Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office near Reading
Contract
6-Month Interim Contract
Rate
£550–£600 per day (Umbrella)
About the Client
Our client is a large organisation operating within the Technology sector. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance function during a key period of transformation and strategic planning.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Head of Group FP&A to lead the Group Financial Planning & Analysis function on an interim basis. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leadership to provide commercial insight, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and enhance financial reporting across the organisation.
Duties will include:
- Leading and developing the Group FP&A team, providing guidance and performance management.
- Partnering closely with the Director of Financial Performance Management to support strategic finance activities.
- Producing insightful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support business decisions.
- Preparing Board-level financial performance reports and presentations.
- Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the group.
- Consolidating regional financial plans while providing robust challenge and analysis.
- Supporting external financial reporting requirements for banks, analysts and other stakeholders.
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted finance partner.
- Collaborating with regional FP&A teams to establish consistent ways of working.
- Driving continuous improvements to reporting processes, financial systems and data quality.
- Delivering financial analysis and strategic support for executive-level requests from the CEO and CFO.
- Providing commercial insight into business performance by linking financial results with operational drivers.
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About the Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in Group FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting within a large, complex organisation. You will possess excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, be confident presenting to senior stakeholders, and have proven experience leading high-performing teams while driving process improvements and business partnering across multiple functions.
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What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you will secure a high-profile interim assignment offering a competitive day rate of £550–£600 per day (Umbrella), hybrid working with two days in the office, exposure to executive leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on strategic financial planning and performance throughout the organisation.
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