A curated directory of UK-based FP&A consultancies and advisory firms that help finance teams improve their planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities. Looking for FP&A software instead? See our Best FP&A Software 2026 guide.
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Global advisory firm with a strong UK presence. Their corporate finance and restructuring practice includes FP&A transformation, working capital optimisation, and performance improvement for mid-market and enterprise organisations.
Top-10 accounting and advisory firm offering finance transformation services including FP&A process design, technology selection, and implementation support. Strong mid-market focus.
Major accountancy and advisory firm providing FP&A advisory services including budgeting and forecasting process improvement, KPI framework design, and management reporting enhancement.
Performance improvement and turnaround management firm. UK team specialises in finance function transformation, FP&A operating model design, and rapid performance improvement.
Big Four firm with dedicated finance transformation practice. Covers FP&A target operating model design, EPM system implementation, and advanced analytics for finance teams.
Finance consulting practice covering FP&A transformation, finance function benchmarking, and technology-enabled planning. Strong on regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.
Finance transformation advisory covering operating model design, process automation, and planning technology implementation. Known for large-scale SAP and Oracle EPM deployments.
Advisory practice focused on finance function effectiveness, FP&A process improvement, and digital finance transformation. Strong in regulated industries including financial services.
Part-time and interim CFO provider with a network of experienced finance directors across the UK. Helps SMBs establish FP&A capabilities without the cost of a full-time CFO.
Bristol-based outsourced FD and CFO practice. Provides hands-on FP&A support including budget creation, cash flow forecasting, and board reporting for growing businesses.
Top-20 UK accountancy firm offering finance advisory services. FP&A practice covers budgeting frameworks, KPI design, and management reporting for owner-managed businesses.
International audit, tax, and advisory firm with UK offices. Advisory practice includes finance transformation, system selection support, and FP&A capability building.
Management consultancy specialising in energy, financial services, and technology. Finance practice covers FP&A process design, data strategy, and performance management frameworks.
Challenger consultancy focused on digital transformation. Helps finance teams modernise FP&A with data-driven planning, automation, and real-time reporting capabilities.
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FAQ
Consider hiring a consultant when you are implementing new FP&A software, redesigning your budgeting and forecasting processes, building an FP&A function from scratch, or preparing for a funding round or IPO. Consultants bring best practices and accelerate implementation timelines.
Rates vary significantly. Freelance FP&A consultants typically charge GBP 500-1,200/day. Mid-tier advisory firms range from GBP 1,200-2,500/day. Big Four firms charge GBP 2,000-5,000+/day depending on seniority. Fixed-fee projects for specific deliverables are also common.
Big Four firms are best for large-scale transformations, enterprise EPM implementations, and regulated industries. Specialist or mid-tier firms often provide more hands-on support, better value for money, and deeper functional expertise for mid-market organisations.
A fractional (part-time) CFO provides senior finance leadership on a flexible basis, typically 1-3 days per week. It is ideal for SMBs that need strategic finance guidance, including FP&A, but cannot justify or afford a full-time CFO. Many fractional CFOs also help implement planning tools.
Yes, many consultancies offer technology advisory services that include requirements gathering, vendor shortlisting, RFP management, and implementation oversight. This is especially valuable when evaluating multiple FP&A platforms, as consultants bring experience across different tools. For an independent software comparison, see our Best FP&A Software 2026 guide at grove.financial/best/best-fpa-software.
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