Interim Financial Planning & Analysis Lead
Location: Truro (Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite)
Contract: Interim, Full-time
Duration: Up to 12 months Day Rate
Salary:Up to £500 per day
About the Organisation:
Hays are working with a Truro‑based manufacturing organisation is experiencing a period of growth and operational evolution. With a focus on high‑quality production, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making, the business is strengthening its strategic finance capability to support the next phase of development.
The Opportunity:The organisation is looking for an Interim Financial Planning & Analysis Lead who can provide immediate impact through improved financial insight, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will partner closely with senior leaders across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, commercial, and engineering to guide decision‑making and support strategic initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP\&A professional who can operate confidently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
* Lead the annual budgeting process and collaborate with functional leaders across operations and manufacturing.
* Manage rolling forecasts, ensuring clear understanding of production performance, cost trends, and variances.
* Develop scenario models and "what‑if" analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.
Strategic Finance & Projects
* Contribute to commercial assessments, capex evaluations, and potential investment opportunities.
* Build, refine, and maintain financial models to support production planning, margin improvement, and strategic initiatives.
* Partner with leadership on pricing decisions, product profitability, and long‑term planning.
Reporting, Insights & Business Intelligence
* Enhance management reporting and MI packs, ensuring clarity, consistency, and actionable insight.
* Use BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to improve reporting visibility across production, cost centres, and business units.
* Produce dashboards, operational performance insights, and Board‑level presentations.
Costing & Margin Analysis
* Support costing models including standard costs, bill‑of‑materials analysis, production variances, and product margin reporting.
* Work with operations and supply chain to understand drivers of cost changes and identify opportunities for improvement.
What You'll Bring
* Proven FP\&A experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or another product‑based environment.
* Accounting qualification (or equivalent experience).
* Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with a hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach.
* Experience using BI tools to enhance reporting and insight generation.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior operational and commercial leaders.
* A proactive mindset, able to influence, challenge constructively, and drive continuous improvement.
Why This Interim Role?
* Shape financial processes and insights at a pivotal time for the organisation.
* Work closely with operations and leadership to influence real‑world manufacturing outcomes.
* Join a purpose‑driven, quality‑focused team committed to operational excellence.
* Make a measurable impact while the organisation navigates growth and change.
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