Interim FP&A Lead
Contract: 3–6 Months
Day Rate: £300 to £320 per day
Location: Nottinghamshire (Hybrid)
Distinct is supporting an evolving organisation in the appointment of an Interim FP&A Lead for an initial 3–6-month assignment.
This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building structure and creating meaningful reporting, working from a blank canvas.
The business is looking for someone who can quickly assess the current landscape, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement a robust FP&A framework that provides a more holistic view of performance across the business.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of developing and enhancing the FP&A function, with a strong focus on improving reporting, forecasting, and financial insight.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Designing and implementing a meaningful management reporting suite
* Developing regular forecasting and budgeting processes across the organisation
* Building reporting packs and dashboards to support strategic decision‑making
* Driving process improvement and increasing efficiency within finance processes
* Partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments
* Providing a more joined‑up, holistic view of business performance and future planning
* Supporting senior leadership with commercial analysis and forward‑looking insight
About You
* You will have previous relevant commercial finance experience, with experience in establishing processes from scratch
* Strong analytical skills
* Solid stakeholder management skills with finance and non‑finance teams
* Experience designing reporting packs and forecasting processes from the ground up
* The ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
* A proactive approach with the ability to quickly identify areas for improvement
* Confidence working in evolving environments
This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available contractor or someone on a short notice period.
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