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Interim Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Interim Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Interim)
About the Role
Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a large, complex organisation within a highly regulated and evolving sector to recruit an experienced Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager on an interim 6-month contract.
This is a key leadership role within the finance function, supporting senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality financial insight to inform operational and strategic decision-making during a period of change. Operating across multiple high-budget business areas, the role offers an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer.
Your New Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the FP&A function, including:
- Leading the production of monthly management accounts and delivering detailed variance analysis to senior leadership
- Overseeing the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, ensuring accurate projections across all business areas
- Providing expert financial advice on performance, risks, and opportunities, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders
- Maintaining capital accounting and fixed asset processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Partnering with the wide finance team to deliver reporting to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Identifying process improvements to enhance financial reporting
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this interim FP&A role, you will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in:
- Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
- Management accounting & reporting
- Multi-business complex organisation scenarios
- Demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to:
- Develop accurate forecasts
- Offer clear financial insight
- Provide actionable recommendations
- Exhibit exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with the confidence to:
- Influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Adapt quickly to an interim role, adding value from day one
- Experience in regulated/public sector finance would be advantageous, though not mandatory
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What You’ll Get in Return
This interim opportunity offers:
- A competitive day rate or salary (depending on experience)
- Visibility within a high-impact role, working closely with senior decision-makers
- Experience leading strategic financial planning in a complex organisational environment
- A flexible hybrid work arrangement
How to Apply
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