​K3624 – FP&A Manager (4–6 Month Contract) – UK, Midlands (Office) – Asset Finance

New Leaf Search has partnered with a global captive financial services provider in its search for an FP&A Manager.

Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Midlands (Office).

The Role

This is a senior contract role responsible for leading the business control and finance transformation agenda across the UK market.

You will deliver forward-looking financial insight, lead planning and forecasting, and drive the transformation of the finance function through enhanced analytics, automation and technology—positioning Finance as a true value-add partner to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead short and long-term planning cycles, providing insight on performance vs strategy

• Deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasting and KPI-driven performance tracking

• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership and commercial teams

• Drive finance transformation through process improvement and automation (Power BI, Power Automate, AI)

• Lead projects from scoping through to delivery and post-implementation review

• Evaluate commercial risks and opportunities including credit quality and residual values

• Strengthen governance, internal controls and compliance frameworks

• Develop business intelligence capability and reporting aligned to market benchmarks

• Prepare Board-level reporting, presentations and strategic recommendations

• Lead and develop a high-performing business control and transformation team

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Finance or related field; CIMA or ACCA qualified (MBA desirable)

• Extensive experience within captive or commercial vehicle financial services

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, planning and business analysis

• Proven track record in transformation, change and project delivery

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability

• High level of competence in data analytics and finance technology solutions

• Deep understanding of UK financial markets and regulatory environment

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly Asset Finance and Leasing.

You will also require relevant IN-COUNTRY experience; without which, your application will NOT be considered.

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