Interim Head of FP&A
Hybrid - Oxfordshire
Paying up to £800 per day
Duration - 6/9 months
Apointe are partnering with a high-profile, internationally recognised organisation undergoing a significant period of transformation, as they look to appoint an Interim Head of FP&A. This is a business-critical, high-visibility mandate, reporting directly into the CFO and Group. You will be responsible for building and embedding a best-in-class FP&A function, creating the structure, insight and forward-looking capability required to support strategic decision making
The role:
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will:
* Take full ownership of FP&A, building planning and forecasting capability from the ground up
* Design and implement robust budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
* Deliver high-quality, forward-looking insight to support strategic decision making
* Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to understand performance drivers and future direction
* Build financial models and scenario analysis to support key business decisions
* Introduce structure, governance and cadence into financial planning processes
* Improve visibility across the business, connecting financial performance to operational drivers
* Support wider transformation initiatives, ensuring finance plays a central role in shaping the future state
* Operate as a senior, hands-on leader, setting the standard and delivering outputs personally where required
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Proven experience operating at Head of FP&A / Senior FP&A Lead level
* Strong track record of building or transforming FP&A functions
* Experience working in fast-paced, evolving or transformation-led environments
* Commercially minded, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight
* Credibility and presence to operate effectively at CFO and Group level
* Advanced financial modelling and forecasting capability
This role would suit an experienced interim who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building capability from scratch and wants to play a visible role in shaping a finance function during a period of change.