Interim FP&A Manager

We are seeking a qualified Commercial FP&A Manager / Transformation Specialist to lead a finance transformation programme on an interim basis for a rapidly growing SME. The scope of this role is modernise the finance function and reduce manual processes through redesigning and implementing automation in the reporting cycle.

Key details:

Location: Bournemouth
Hybrid: 2-3 days a week in office
Salary: £(Apply online only) p/d (outside IR35)
6 months with potential to extend

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the redesign of monthly reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve speed, accuracy and ERP-driven outputs
Build and implement dashboarding and self-service reporting solutions (Power BI) for senior stakeholders and budget holders
Drive improvements to budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling across P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
Partner with budget holders, internal team members and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable commercial insight for board-level decisions
Standardise reporting definitions, templates, and version control to focus and strengthen ongoing automation and OCR initiatives

Key requirements:

ACA / ACCA qualified with a strong FP&A or commercial finance background
Proven track record in FP&A transformation as well as reporting, with experience building automated reporting processes
Advanced Excel (modelling, Power Query) and strong Power BI capability including modelling and dashboards
Comfortable in an SME environment - hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused with measurable process improvement credentials