At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive finance transformation and improve FP&A processes in a dynamic consulting environment.
- Company: Boutique consulting firm focused on innovative finance solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity for travel, and impactful project involvement.
- Other info: Face-to-face delivery model with travel to mainland Europe.
- Why this job: Join a high-impact team and make a real difference in finance transformation.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in FP&A with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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)
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.
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in City of London employer: ECR Global
Join a dynamic Boutique Consulting firm that prioritises employee growth and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on finance transformation, this role offers the chance to engage with senior stakeholders and drive meaningful improvements in FP&A processes, all while enjoying competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development. Located in a vibrant city, the firm encourages a face-to-face delivery model, ensuring a rich team experience and networking potential across Europe.
