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Job Description Hays Senior Finance is partnering exclusively with a well-established UK manufacturing business to appoint a commercially focused FP&A Manager. This is an opportunity to move beyond reporting and play a genuine part in shaping operational and strategic decisions, working closely with senior leadership and site-based teams. Make an impact for today, tomorrow and the future!As FP&A Manager, you will sit at the centre of financial planning, operational analysis and decision support, owning the forecasting and budgeting agenda, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and translate data into actions that drive efficiency and profitability.Key responsibilities include:Leading budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting cyclesDelivering detailed manufacturing cost and margin analysisBuilding financial models for scenario planning, capacity utilisation and investment decisionsAnalysing manufacturing KPIs including cost per unit, yield, scrap and throughputProducing clear variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periodsPartnering with production, supply chain and departmental headsPresenting insight and recommendations to senior leadershipThis is a role for someone who wants visibility, influence and ownership. To be successful in your application, you will:A commercially minded finance professional with experience operating in a manufacturing or engineering environment.Strong FP&A experience covering planning, forecasting and analysisProven manufacturing cost, margin or operational finance exposureAdvanced financial modelling and scenario analysis capabilityProven experience of engaging and challenging senior stakeholders and influencing decision-makingA qualification such as CIMA / ACCA / ACA Most importantly, you will make an impact, not just a process.What's on OfferA base salary up to 70kCar packageStrong benefits package including pension, annual leave and life assuranceA stable, established manufacturing environment with real operational complexityThe chance to make a real impact in a role with visibility and credibilityInterested?All conversations are handled discreetly.If you're an FP&A professional looking for a role where your insight genuinely matters, I'd welcome a confidential discussion, click apply today or call Karly Clark.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ