Interim Finance Analyst

Interim Finance Analyst – Manufacturing Location: Rochdale (Hybrid) Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an Interim Finance Analyst to support its operations team during a key period of growth and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, analysing performance data and driving process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Site Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial insight to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce weekly and monthly operational performance reports, including production variances, yields and overhead analysis.
• Partner with manufacturing, planning and supply chain teams to improve financial awareness and decision-making.
• Investigate production and cost variances, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, inventory and financial data across multiple systems.
• Support month-end activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive stronger financial controls and support process optimisation across the site.

About You

• (CIMA/ACCA)
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Confident building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, inquisitive and comfortable challenging processes to improve performance.

What's on Offer

• 9-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business.
• Exposure to senior operational stakeholders and continuous improvement projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an analytical finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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