Interim FP&A Manager / Head of FP&A
PE-Backed Construction Group
Duration: 3-6 months
Start: ASAP
Location: UK (hybrid)
Day Rate: £500 - £700 per day.
The Opportunity
We are supporting a private-equity-backed construction and projects business in the appointment of an Interim FP&A lead. The business is experiencing rapid growth, increased project complexity, and heightened investor reporting requirements. This is a critical role, reporting into the CFO, focused on stabilising and upgrading financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight across the group.
This role will suit a hands-on interim with strong experience in construction, engineering services, or project-based environments, who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-owned setting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
* Own and deliver rolling forecasts across P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet, with a strong focus on cash and working capital.
* Build and maintain project-level and group-level financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
* Support annual budgeting and re-forecast cycles, coordinating inputs from operations and commercial teams.
Performance & Commercial Insight
* Produce clear, decision-ready analysis on project profitability, margins, cost overruns, and productivity.
* Partner closely with operational leaders to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes.
* Develop KPIs and dashboards aligned to PE and lender expectations.
PE & Stakeholder Reporting
* Deliver high-quality monthly reporting and board-level analysis for CFO and investors.
* Support covenant forecasting, lender reporting, and value-creation initiatives.
* Act as a trusted FP&A partner to the CFO during a period of change.
Process Improvement
* Improve FP&A tools, models, and reporting processes (often Excel-led).
* Bring structure, pace, and clarity to forecasting in a complex project environment.
Candidate Profile
* Proven interim FP&A experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based services.
* Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, and cash dynamics.
* Experience in PE-backed or highly leveraged environments.
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
* Confident operator who can work at pace and influence senior stakeholders.
* Available at short notice or immediately.
* Must be able to drive.
Why This Role?
* High-impact interim assignment with PE exposure.
* Opportunity to shape FP&A in a growing, operationally complex business.
* Close working relationship with an experienced CFO and investment partners.