Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

FP&A Transformation Contractor (£600–£800/day)

Overview

We are supporting a Boutique Consulting firm on a finance transformation programme and are seeking experienced FP&A contractors to join the delivery team. These roles will focus on driving improvements across core FP&A processes, supporting design and implementation activities within a complex, multi-entity Group environment.

This is a functionally-led role, requiring strong FP&A expertise rather than purely technical/system-heavy backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support delivery of a finance transformation programme across FP&A processes
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• Conduct current-state assessments, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement
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• Perform gap analysis and contribute to future-state design across key planning and reporting processes
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• Facilitate and support workshops with senior finance stakeholders (VP / Director level) to gather requirements and define target operating models
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• Produce clear workshop outputs, including meeting notes, requirements documentation, and design artefacts
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• Support the development of target FP&A processes and operating models under supervision
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• Operate independently within a fast-paced project environment, contributing to high-quality delivery
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Required Experience

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• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in FP&A, Group Controlling, or finance transformation
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• Background from either:
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• Large, complex organisations, or
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• Leading management consulting firms
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• Demonstrated expertise across at least two of the following:
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• Management reporting
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• Forecasting and planning
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• Strategic planning
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• Capital planning
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• Proven experience acting as an SME in planning and/or management reporting
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• Strong track record of facilitating large-scale workshops for requirements gathering and future-state design
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Systems & Tools

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• Working knowledge of leading CPM/EPM platforms, such as:
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• OneStream (Priority)
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• IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics
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• Oracle HFM
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• Comfortable working alongside technical teams, but with a clear functional focus
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Key Skills & Attributes

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• Strong analytical rigour and problem-solving capability
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• Structured communication with the ability to engage senior stakeholders credibly
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• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a broader programme team
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• High level of organisation and documentation skills
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Additional Requirements

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• Willingness to work in a face-to-face delivery model, including:
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• Minimum 50% travel to mainland Europe (Vienna)
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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced FP&A professionals with strong functional expertise to contribute to a high-impact finance transformation programme, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivering tangible process improvements.