Interim FP&A Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY: Our client is an established organization seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to support financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and business decision-making across key commercial and operational functions. The consultant will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial modeling, profitability analysis, revenue forecasting, and strategic insights supporting existing business activities and future growth opportunities. This position requires a hands-on finance professional capable of evaluating business performance, developing financial projections, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations to management. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A experience within consumer-facing businesses, a solid understanding of commercial financial drivers, and the ability to navigate complex business environments while independently managing critical deliverables. This is an interim opportunity, with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance, business needs, and mutual fit.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Planning & Forecasting

Commercial Finance & Business Analysis: Provide financial analysis to support commercial initiatives, operating decisions, and growth opportunities. Evaluate business performance through revenue trends, margin analysis, cost structures, and profitability metrics. Assess financial implications of changes in pricing, business activity, and operating assumptions. Develop financial assessments of proposed business initiatives, including expected financial outcomes and related risks. Partner with commercial and operational teams to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management: Prepare recurring financial reports, management presentations, and supporting analyses. Analyze actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. Identify and explain significant variances, trends, and underlying financial drivers. Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators. Translate financial results into actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders.

Cross-Functional Finance Partnership: Serve as a finance partner to business leaders and functional stakeholders. Provide analytical support for business decisions involving financial performance, resource allocation, and operational priorities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency and reliability of financial data and assumptions. Communicate financial findings, opportunities, and risks to management in a clear and practical manner. Support financial evaluation of current and prospective business activities.

Process Improvement & Ad Hoc Analysis: Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes. Improve existing financial models, reporting tools, and analytical frameworks to support business needs. Assist with the development of consistent financial reporting practices and performance metrics. Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support additional FP&A initiatives as business requirements evolve.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within consumer products, retail, or other consumer-facing businesses. Demonstrated experience supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance activities. Strong financial modeling skills, including revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, scenario planning, and variance analysis. Experience evaluating business initiatives, financial performance, and growth opportunities. Solid understanding of revenue drivers, cost structures, margins, and financial performance metrics. Experience partnering with cross-functional business stakeholders to support financial and operational decisions. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial planning and reporting systems. Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate meaningful insights to business leaders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and independently deliver accurate financial analysis in a dynamic business environment. Comfortable operating in a hands-on interim consulting role with minimal ramp-up time.