Interim FP&A Manager Interim NEW

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with a growing business operating in the flexible workspace and commercial property sector to secure an Interim FP&A Manager / Budgeting Lead based in Central London, 5 days a week onsite.

The role is a 6-month contract, paying a day rate of £550-650 per day (Umbrella), with a particular focus on delivering the Group’s 2027 annual budget ahead of its November deadline.

The Company

This established and growing business operates across the flexible workspace market, providing serviced offices, managed office solutions and commercial property brokerage services.

Operating across multiple divisions and legal entities, the business is strengthening its financial planning and reporting capabilities to support its growth ambitions and future funding requirements.

The Role

As Interim FP&A Manager / Budgeting Lead, you will cover:

• Take ownership of the 2027 annual budgeting process, delivering detailed, Board-approved budgets across all Group entities by 30 November.
• Work closely with divisional and departmental heads to coordinate budget submissions, challenge assumptions and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Review budget proposals against verified current and prior-year financial performance, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Build on an established P&L structure and budgeting framework, developing detailed supporting assumptions and commentary.
• Consolidate departmental and divisional budgets into a comprehensive Group financial plan.
• Analyse key financial drivers, including licence fee income, property costs, service charges, staffing and operational expenditure.
• Prepare detailed budget notes, financial analysis and supporting documentation for senior management and Board review.
• Support the preparation of financial information for future funding discussions and the Group’s data room.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, financial modelling and reporting through NetSuite and other available tools.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), although strong relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience delivering annual budgeting processes, ideally across multiple entities, divisions or operational sites.
• Previous experience within property, real estate, flexible workspace or another commercially driven environment.
• Strong hands-on budgeting, financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with NetSuite and advanced Excel.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and securing buy-in from budget owners.
• A proactive, delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using modern analytical tools, including AI-assisted workflows, would be advantageous.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period to meet the November deadline.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the day rate of £550-650 per day (Umbrella), this 6-month contract offers the opportunity to lead a business-critical budgeting project within a growing organisation.

The position provides direct exposure to the CEO and senior leadership team, with responsibility for delivering a financial plan that will support future growth and funding activity.

The business is based in Central London, with five days per week required in the office.