Finatal are partnered with a high-growth professional services business backed by a leading large-cap private equity investor, seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Director to support the CFO through a critical stage in the company’s evolution.
This individual must have experience operating within a large-cap PE-backed portfolio company or a listed business. Additionally, they must have demonstrable experience supporting a private equity exit, refinancing, recapitalisation, IPO, or secondary buyout.
Having delivered significant growth in recent years, the business is now entering a period of consolidation and optimisation as it prepares for an eventual exit. The CFO is seeking a commercially minded FP&A leader who can enhance forecasting and reporting capabilities, provide clear visibility on key performance drivers, and act as a trusted partner to both the executive team and investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Develop best-in-class management reporting and KPI frameworks
- Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Partner closely with the CFO, executive leadership team, and private equity investors
- Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting quality, and forecasting accuracy
- Support board reporting, lender reporting, and investor communications
- Deliver detailed analysis around business performance, profitability, and cash generation
- Support value creation initiatives and strategic projects ahead of an anticipated exit
- Lead and develop the FP&A function
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or Finance Director experience
- Experience operating within a large-cap PE-backed portfolio company or a listed business
- Demonstrable experience supporting a private equity exit, refinancing, recapitalisation, IPO, or secondary buyout