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Finance Analyst | Viral Consumer F&B Brand | North London / Hybrid
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Finance Analyst | Viral Consumer F&B Brand | North London / Hybrid
The Client
A well-established consumer food and beverage brand with a strong following, nationwide retail distribution, and a growing international presence. Backed by a major industry investor, the business is expanding quickly and the finance function is scaling to keep pace with increased operational complexity.
The Role
Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this is a hands-on FP&A role with genuine breadth and visibility. You will own the forecasting cycle, lead financial modelling across key cost lines, and act as the primary finance business partner for Operations. You will also take responsibility for the enterprise planning systems (Anaplan and Power BI), driving their development and adoption. The role sits at the intersection of finance, commercial, and operational decision-making and will suit someone who combines technical rigour with a genuine interest in driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the full forecasting cycle, including Anaplan, monthly Rolling Forecast, and longer-term strategic planning
- Own and continuously improve financial models, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning to support operational and strategic decisions
- Own Variable Expenses forecasting and analysis, including mix analysis, cost of goods development, and assessment of operational performance drivers
- Coordinate and challenge Fixed Cost forecasts in partnership with Management Accountants, ensuring accuracy and appropriate stretch
- Own Co-Pack forecasting including transfer price modelling and financial evaluation of operational planning decisions
- Lead financial modelling, business case analysis, and scenario planning to support investment decisions
- Own the design, governance, and development roadmap for enterprise planning systems including Anaplan and Power BI
- Lead finance business partnering for Operations, supporting and challenging the S&OP process by evaluating assumptions and highlighting financial implications
- Translate financial performance into clear insight and commentary for stakeholders, ensuring actions are understood across the business
- Prepare and submit internal and group-level reporting requirements, including monthly results, forecasts, and strategic reporting
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Essential Experience
- ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified (would also consider finalist level)
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within FMCG or a branded consumer business
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
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Desirable Experience
- Hands-on experience with Anaplan, including back-end configuration
- Experience supporting or partnering an S&OP process
- Exposure to group reporting within a multinational corporate structure
Package
- Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits
- Location: North London, hybrid working
- Start Date: ASAP / flexible
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