Interim FP&A Transformation Manager

Global Accounting Network are working with a leading international advertising business that is embarking on an exciting period of FP&A transformation. As part of this transformation, the business is implementing Planful and is looking for an experienced Interim FP&A transformation Manager to play a key role in driving improvements across the FP&A function. This is a hands-on role that combines core FP&A delivery with process transformation. You will work closely with Finance, FP&A and wider business stakeholders to improve reporting, planning and forecasting processes, introduce best-practice ways of working and help maximise the value of the new Planful platform. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and will be able to move between detailed analysis and reporting through to broader process improvement and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities FP&A Transformation

• Support the ongoing FP&A transformation programme, helping to design and implement best-in-class FP&A processes.
• Play a key role in the implementation and embedding of Planful across the FP&A function.
• Review existing reporting, planning and forecasting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and automation.
• Develop and implement improved reporting and management information processes.
• Standardise FP&A processes and reporting across the business where appropriate.
• Help establish robust controls, governance and best-practice processes around planning and forecasting.
• Act as a key finance user and SME for Planful, supporting adoption and continuous improvement. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Continue to support the core FP&A cycle, including annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Produce and review financial forecasts, budgets and business plans.
• Analyse performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and areas of opportunity or risk.
• Support senior stakeholders with insightful financial analysis and decision support.
• Improve the quality, consistency and timeliness of financial information provided to the business. Reporting & Analysis
• Drive improvements to monthly management reporting and KPI reporting.
• Develop clear, commercially focused reporting that provides meaningful insight to senior management.
• Analyse financial and operational performance across multiple business areas and/or geographies.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Reduce manual reporting and improve the efficiency of existing reporting processes. Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Finance Transformation and wider business stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders and operational teams.
• Work collaboratively with systems and technology teams throughout the Planful implementation.
• Support change management and adoption of new FP&A processes and tools. About You We are looking for an experienced Senior FP&A Manager / FP&A Transformation professional who combines strong technical FP&A capability with a genuine interest in improving processes and systems. You will ideally have:
• Strong experience in a Senior FP&A Manager / FP&A Manager role.
• Proven experience across budgeting, forecasting, planning and management reporting.
• Experience of FP&A transformation and process improvement.
• Strong systems experience, ideally including Planful or a similar planning/EPM platform such as Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Oracle, Hyperion or similar.
• A track record of improving reporting processes and introducing more efficient and automated ways of working.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent financial modelling capabilities.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, commercially relevant insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within a large, international or multi-entity organisation would be advantageous.
• The ability to operate effectively in a hands-on interim environment, quickly understanding existing processes and identifying where improvements can be made.