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Morson Edge

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 106 /hour

Freelance

27-01-2026

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Skills

Leadership SAP Stakeholder Management Change Management Analytics and Reporting Project Management Analytics

Job Specifications

Interim Global FP&A Transformation Lead

Finance Transformation

Inside IR35

Hybrid London

6 month initial contract

Up to £850 per day

A global market leading organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Global FP&A Process Lead to support a major finance transformation programme. This is a high impact leadership role, partnering closely with senior finance stakeholders across the business to drive standardisation, automation and system enabled change across FP&A.

This role will suit a senior finance transformation leader with deep FP&A expertise, strong programme delivery capability, and experience operating in complex global environments.

The role

You will take ownership of the global FP&A transformation agenda, covering people, process and systems. The focus will be on driving consistency, improving efficiency, and enabling better insight through improved analytics and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and improving global FP&A processes across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis
Leading FP&A finance transformation initiatives in partnership with senior finance leadership, HR, technology and global business units
Delivering key transformation programmes including the development of global centres of excellence, global hubs, and increased standardisation and automation
Acting as systems owner for core FP&A platforms, including SAP Analytics, overseeing implementations, enhancements and automation initiatives
Leading the implementation of a global analytics programme across regional and corporate FP&A teams, including roadmap development for future phases
Developing and executing the FP&A technology roadmap with a strong focus on reducing manual activity
Driving activity analysis, process design, documentation and operating model improvements across regions
Leading change management across diverse, multi geography teams
Managing senior stakeholder relationships across finance leadership and the wider organisation

Scope and impact

Global FP&A population of approximately 120 FTE
High exposure to Group and Regional CFOs, FP&A leadership, finance transformation and ERP leaders
Responsibility for delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, controls, quality and stakeholder experience

Key challenges

Managing multiple transformation priorities in parallel
Navigating regional differences in processes and ways of working
Delivering change across time zones, cultures and senior stakeholder groups
Implementing new technology platforms and operating models

About you

You will be a confident, credible interim leader with the gravitas to operate at senior levels and the hands on capability to deliver.

Key requirements:

Strong background in FP&A within complex, global organisations
Extensive experience leading finance transformation programmes
Proven track record of process standardisation, automation and systems led change
Experience working within global matrix structures
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast paced environments
Degree qualified in Finance or equivalent
English required, additional European languages desirable

Contract details

Initial 6 month contract
Inside IR35 - Up to £850 per day
Hybrid working with a London base

About the Company

Specialist talent for complex challenges. Morson Edge connects businesses in aerospace, defence, infrastructure, energy, technology, and financial services with the people who make the difference. We do more than fill roles. We solve productivity problems by matching skills and mindsets that strengthen teams and raise performance standards. Our clients move faster because we find talent that sees further. From long-term pipelines to critical projects, we supply the specialists who make progress happen. As part of Morson Grou... Know more