Interim Head of FP&A

Contract

Initial 4-Month Contract with Likely Extension

Job Code

EK0306

We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed FinTech business seeking an experienced Interim Head of FP&A to join on an initial 4-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role requires a highly commercial finance leader who can quickly establish credibility with the Executive Team and drive improvements across planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of operating within private equity-backed businesses and understand the pace, reporting requirements, and value creation focus associated with PE ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function, owning budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning process
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, and SLT to provide commercial insight and support key business decisions
• Analyse revenue performance, variable margins, and client profitability to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
• Enhance management reporting, KPI frameworks, and board reporting
• Deliver robust scenario planning and financial modelling to support strategic initiatives
• Build and improve FP&A processes, controls, and governance
• Lead the implementation and optimisation of FP&A systems and reporting tools
• Support the wider finance function through a period of transformation and growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head of FP&A, FP&A Director, or equivalent senior FP&A leadership
• Experience within a private equity-backed business is essential
• Strong FinTech, Financial Services, Payments, Lending, or related sector background
• Proven experience analysing variable-margin business models and customer profitability
• Demonstrated success building or transforming FP&A functions and implementing finance systems
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering at CEO, CFO, Board, and SLT levels
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)