Financial Planning Analyst - Manufacturing

Your new companyA well-established manufacturing business in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Interim FPandA 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.Your new roleReporting 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 PandL, balance sheet and cash flow, and providing detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year performance.You will business partner with operational teams to improve forecasting accuracy, support working capital management, develop cash flow forecasts and provide insight into business performance. The role will also support long-term financial planning, financial modelling and continuous improvements across reporting processes and systems.What you''ll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong FPandA experience gained within a commercial environment. Previous experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities is essential, alongside the ability to build financial models ..... full job details .....