Interim Head of FPandA

Interim Head of FPandA - 6 Months with view to becoming permanent Location: Medway, Kent (hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 from home) Contract: Interim, initially 3-6 months, with the opportunity to go permanent Rate: FTE £90k or £400 - £500 per day inside IR35 Start: Immediate availability preferred; end of October at the latest Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer The opportunity This is a chance to step straight into a senior FPandA role reporting to the CFO, with a team of Finance Business Partners behind you and a clear route to a permanent position. The business wants someone who can make an impact quickly. You will take ownership of budgeting and forecasting, build the models that support planning and strategic decisions, and make sure finance is influencing the business rather than just reporting on it. You will join a friendly, committed finance team, where good work is noticed and there is real scope to add value early. It will suit a qualified FPandA or commercial finance professional who is available now, enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, and wants an interim role that could become a long-term position. What you''ll be doing Lead the annual budget, working closely with business unit leaders to make sure next year''s plans are robust and realistic Run the monthly forecasting process Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives Analyse month-end financial and operational results, turning them into clear ..... full job details .....