At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes while providing financial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Bournemouth with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working arrangements, and immediate impact on the business.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with senior leadership.
- Why this job: Join a growing company during a key planning period and showcase your FP&A expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established manufacturing business in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Analyst to join the finance team on an initial contract of up to 3 months. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the organisation requires immediate support to strengthen its budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes while providing key financial insight to senior stakeholders.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, delivering robust financial plans to support strategic and operational decision-making. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the annual budget process
- Preparing monthly forecasts
- Developing rolling forecasts across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Providing detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year performance
- Business partnering with operational teams to improve forecasting accuracy
- Supporting working capital management
- Developing cash flow forecasts
- Providing insight into business performance
The role will also support long-term financial planning, financial modelling and continuous improvements across reporting processes and systems.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong FP&A experience gained within a commercial environment. Previous experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities is essential, alongside the ability to build financial models and present meaningful analysis to senior stakeholders. Experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other complex commercial environments will also be considered. You will be an analytical and proactive finance professional who can quickly add value in an interim capacity.
You’ll have the opportunity to join a growing business during a key planning period, working closely with senior leadership and making an immediate impact. This contract offers a competitive day rate, flexible working arrangements and the chance to utilise your FP&A expertise in a commercially focused role.
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Financial Planning Analyst - Manufacturing in Bournemouth employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
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