FP&A Manager

Posted 24 November 2022
Salary £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceFP&A_1669277128
Contact NameSamuel Everton

Job description

About the Company:

Instantly recognised, this international icon in the FMCG industry has posted incredible results with strong growth plans in place. Offering career development, mentoring and top shelf training programs. This is an amazing role for an ambitious person who leads by example and strives to excel in a high-profile division.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager for this division, you will be responsible for business partnering with key commercial stakeholders in providing analysis and insights to drive successful business decisions.

Business Partnering

  • Co-pilot and sparring partner for the Marketing Management Team, and their direct reports including management of spend, forecasts, investment appraisals, portfolio evaluations, and financial deliverables.
  • Works closely with the Brand Manager to increase the effectiveness of the media plan by also taking into account all other marketing & sales activities (local & international).
  • Supports Marketing Management Team in budget reallocations and simulations.

Planning & Forecasting

  • Identifies risks/opportunities within budgets to reforecast spend and update monthly outlooks
  • Lead the design, implementation, and execution of this annual financial planning cycle/project.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Ensures timely distribution of financial information to every budget holder by sending out reports, by allowing system access and by presenting the information in regular meetings.
  • Carries out ongoing evaluation of product portfolio performance.

Month End

  • Coordinates the monthly accrual process following the cost revenue matching principle, and calculates timing accruals across both companies

General

  • Guarantees full compliance with the Group Controlling guideline

Background of the successful candidate:

  • 3-4 years' experience in controlling, FP&A, finance business partner role in consumer goods.
  • Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, QBE).