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

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

Required Experience

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

Systems & Tools

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

Key Skills & Attributes

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

Additional Requirements

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

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.