FP&A project accountant
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6AD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4771040_1770994832 |
Summary
Interim FP&A / Project Accountant - Bristol (3-4-Month Contract)
Are you an FP&A specialist who loves getting under the skin of data and the business behind it? A large Bristol-based manufacturing organisation (400+ staff) is looking for an experienced interim FP&A / Project Accountant to step in and bring clarity to a complex overtime and timesheet environment.
This is a hands-on, high-impact contract where you'll combine advanced Excel & Power BI modelling with true business partnering - not just reporting the numbers, but understanding why they're happening.
What you'll be doing:
- Reviewing and analysing overtime and timesheet data across 60-70 bookings
- Building clear, insightful models in Excel & Power BI
- Investigating cost drivers by getting out into the business and fact-finding
- Partnering with PMO, Engineering, Finance and Operations
- Bringing structure, control and insight to cost management
What we're looking for: - Proven FP&A / Project Accounting experience
- Strong Excel & Power BI skills (you enjoy working with messy data)
- Confident stakeholder engagement & business partnering
- Background in manufacturing / costing / cost management is highly beneficial
- Someone pragmatic, curious and commercially minded
The details: - Contract: 3-4 months
- Rate: Circa £250-£350 per day (experience and pay type dependent)
- Location: Bristol (3/2 split between office & home)
If you're an interim who enjoys solving real business problems, adding value fast, and leaving things better than you found them - this one's for you. Get in touch with Charlie Maidment at Hays Bristol to find out more.
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