Interim Head of FP&A - Higher Education

4 Month Contract | ASAP Start

£400-£500 per day (Inside IR35)

Onsite: 3 days per week

A leading UK university is seeking an Interim Head of FP&A to provide senior financial leadership during a critical planning and reporting period. This is a high-impact role suited to an experienced FP&A leader who can quickly assess, stabilise, and enhance financial planning processes in a complex organisation.

You will lead the FP&A function, support executive decision‑making, and ensure robust forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting across the institution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead institutional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Provide strategic financial insight to the Executive and senior academic leaders
• Strengthen FP&A processes, reporting frameworks, and financial models
• Deliver clear performance reporting and scenario analysis
• Partner with stakeholders across faculties and professional services
• Manage and support a high-performing FP&A team during transition

About you

• Proven senior FP&A leadership experience in a large, complex organisation (HE or public sector desirable)
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
• Confident communicator at Executive level
• Able to deliver quickly in an interim, fast‑moving environment
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and solutions focused

This is an immediate requirement and offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy within a respected university environment.