Interim FP&A Lead

Job DescriptionInterim FP&A job in Cornwall Interim Financial Planning & Analysis LeadLocation: Truro (Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite)Contract: Interim, Full-timeDuration: Up to 12 months Day RateSalary:Up to 500 per dayAbout the Organisation:Hays are working with a Trurobased manufacturing organisation is experiencing a period of growth and operational evolution. With a focus on highquality production, continuous improvement, and datadriven decisionmaking, 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 decisionmaking and support strategic initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional who can operate confidently in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning, Forecasting & AnalysisLead 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 whatif analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.Strategic Finance & ProjectsContribute 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 longterm planning.Reporting, Insights & Business IntelligenceEnhance 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 Boardlevel presentations.Costing & Margin AnalysisSupport costing models including standard costs, billofmaterials 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 Youll BringProven FP&A experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or another productbased environment.Accounting qualification (or equivalent experience).Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with a handson, detailoriented 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 realworld manufacturing outcomes.Join a purposedriven, qualityfocused team committed to operational excellence.Make a measurable impact while the organisation navigates growth and change. # 4772510

Created: 2026-04-08