Interim FP&A Manager

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager for a 6-month assignment in Manchester. This role involves aligning operational standards, analyzing costs, and improving financial reporting. A competitive salary up to £70k is offered, along with a flexible hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting required.
• Strong communication skills to engage with various teams.
• Ability to maintain and analyze production costs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in commercial change by aligning site operations with group standards.
• Maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing standard costs of production.
• Working with manufacturing and operations teams to address variances.

Skills

Communication

Cost Accounting

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE

Job description

Your new company
This global manufacturing business, which has an established reputation within their sector, is now looking for an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join their finance team on a 6-month assignment.
Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in the organisation's Manchester office. You will act as an Interim FP&A Manager to assist the business through a period of commercial change. You will bring the site in line with the high operating standards of the rest of the group, whilst reporting to the Site Financial Controller. You will be maintaining, reviewing and analysing the standard costs of production. You'll be working with the manufacturing team to ensure records are accurately maintained, including bills and materials and waste. Further to this, you'll be providing analysis of cost and manufacturing variances, working closely with the operations team to ensure issues are actioned.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE with relevant experience of cost accounting. You will need strong communication skills and be able to build relationships outside of finance to ensure reporting is improved to encourage better strategic and business decision-making.

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £70k on a Fixed Term Contract, alongside a flexible hybrid model. You'll be joining a fast-paced organisation which is well-renowned within their industry, that offers immediate exposure to impact the business.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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