FP&A Manager

Interim FP&A Manager

Location:

London/South-East (Hybrid/Remote with on-site as needed) Duration: 3–6 months (potential extension) Rate: £550–£600/day Reporting: CFO (closely with incoming FC) A UK professional services firm, operating from a single office, is seeking an Interim FP&A Manager for hands-on execution of a data remediation project. This role involves recutting messy historic financials into a clean, trusted baseline aligned to a pre-designed multi-practice/multi-department reporting structure.

The design is substantially fixed, but there is scope for sensible tweaks where necessary. Day-to-day of the role:
Recut 2–3 years' P&L (2 years historic  current year) into the designed structure (practices, departments, allocations, KPIs). Re-profile audit adjustments across months for analytic trends. Rationalise partner-related items into a clear economic EBITDA view. Build full reconciliations: management accounts statutory recut views. Document mappings/processes for BAU handover. Flag/propose data-constrained tweaks to the newly developed reporting model. Utilise systems like Practice Management Systems, Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data handling and reporting.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified with strong FP&A/commercial finance experience in services. Hands-on experience with historic data recuts (cash-to-accruals, partnership distortions ideal). Advanced Excel skills;
Power BI/SQL is desirable. Must have exposure to legal/professional services environments, especially PMS/GL integrations. Capable of manager-level autonomy but must be in the detail and someone who shapes solutions and communicates clearly with CFO/FC. What This Interim Role Offers:
Competitive day rate or FTC salary depending on experience. Opportunity to manage significant financial reporting activities during a critical period. Hybrid working and exposure to a dynamic, professional services environment. A chance to lead improvements and strengthen financial controls across multiple departments.

To apply for this Interim FP&A Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.