FP&A Lead

Permanent Opportunity | Leeds | Hybrid Working | Manufacturing IndustryThis is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiativesThis is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeed This is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working (3 days in the office) A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 found at (url removed)