Interim FPandA Manager

A highly successful Leeds-based retail business is seeking an experienced FPandA professional to join its team at its City Centre office.As FPandA Manager, you will play a pivotal role in analysing both historical and current business performance, as well as driving forward-looking forecasting. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing key insights to support strategic decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and deliver high-level presentations for the Board, senior management, and external stakeholders.Provide insightful analysis to support evaluation of commercial opportunities, achievement of business objectives, and strategic planning, while identifying risks, trends, and future growth opportunities.Take ownership of reporting packs and deliver ad hoc analysis to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.Lead and enhance the budgeting and strategic planning process, including long-term PandL, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with business strategy and funding requirements.Develop and maintain KPI reporting, advising leadership on metrics that drive meaningful improvements in performance.Support forecasting processes by reviewing operational assumptions, investigating variances, and providing constructive challenge to optimise decision-making.Assist in the annual budgeting cycle and delivery of a rolling two-year medium-term ..... full job details .....