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Interim Finance Manager – FP&A & Management Reporting - 6-9 month FTC - Edinburgh

£55,000 -£65,000 - Financial Services - Qualified Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 2652 Date Posted: Wednesday 14 Jan 2026

Interim Finance Manager – FP&A & Management Reporting

Contract: 6–9 months (Temp to Perm potential)
Location: Edinburgh (2–3 days per week onsite)
Start: ASAP

We are supporting a financial services organisation undergoing a period of significant change and are seeking a confident, commercially minded finance professional to join on an initial contract basis, with the potential for a permanent role thereafter.

This role sits within the FP&A and Management Reporting function and will play a key part in supporting the business through a busy period of transformation, including a new budgeting cycle, ledger change, company structure changes and the implementation of new planning tools.

The Role

Reporting into a senior finance leader within FP&A, this role will provide hands-on support across management reporting, financial analysis and stakeholder interaction. It is a broad role requiring a blend of data processing, reporting accuracy, insight generation and commercial thinking.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Producing and enhancing management reporting packs, ensuring accuracy, clarity and insight
  • Financial analysis to support business performance, decision-making and forecasting
  • Supporting budget and forecast cycles alongside regional and central FP&A teams
  • Acting as a key interface across finance teams, including FP&A, reporting and forecasting functions
  • Contributing to process improvements during periods of system and structural change (including planning tool implementation)
  • Supporting and potentially line-managing an offshore finance team over time
  • Responding to ad-hoc financial queries from senior stakeholders, including lender and investor-related questions

This is not a pure business partnering role — the successful individual will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and balancing reporting, analysis and insight delivery.

The Person

We are looking for a confident, delivery-focused finance professional who can operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

You will ideally have:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Experience in FP&A, management reporting or commercial finance
  • Financial services experience is desirable but not essential
  • Strong analytical capability combined with clear communication skills
  • Confidence interfacing with stakeholders across finance and the wider business
  • A pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
  • Availability to start quickly on a contract basis, with openness to permanent opportunities

Cultural fit is important — this role would suit someone adaptable, collaborative and comfortable navigating change.

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to join during a critical and interesting period of transformation
  • Broad, visible role with exposure to senior finance stakeholders
  • Initial contract with genuine temp-to-perm potential
  • Hybrid working with regular Edinburgh office presence