Interim FP&A Manager Leicester | Hybrid (3 days on site) 3 - 4 months | Start ASAP Gleeson Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting one of our large industrial clients in Leicester on a critical interim hire within their Group function. This role involves creating a Group FP&A and business partnering function from scratch. They are ideally looking for a career interim who can step in, stabilise the budgeting process, and implement a best-practice framework for FBP. You'll be rebuilding the budget, working through complex data, and helping to shape the Group FP&A function. The Role You will take ownership of a part-built budget and bring clarity, structure and pace. Key responsibilities of the Interim FP&A Manager include: Playing an integral role in the development of a Group FP&A / Business Partnering function Partnering with senior stakeholders across IT, Marketing and all support functions Rebuilding and delivering the group budget under tight timelines Working through GL data, actuals and balance sheet reconciliations Reconciling what the business believes it is spending vs actuals Creating a clear "version of the truth" from multiple data sources Managing and developing a team of two Analysts What We're Looking For Experience of TM1/Cognos reporting tool is essential Experience of COINS is highly preferred Proven career interim (preferred) with experience in similar turnaround situations Strong background in FP&A, Business Partnering, Group Finance or Financial Control Comfortable operating at both detail level (GL/recs) and strategic level Experience building and improving budgeting / FP&A processes Confident working with senior stakeholders (CEO level exposure) Able to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environmentThis is a role for someone who has experience of working as a senior interim in complicated and evolving environments and knows how to fix problems, particularly around budget and communication. For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data