Group FP&A Manager

Group FP&A Manager

An instantly recognisable FMCG business in Central London is currently recruiting for a Group FP&A Manager, who will help drive all things core FP&A as well as Commercial/Strategic decision making. You will gain maximum exposure with Exec, especially as they’re currently in an incredible exciting project phase with lots to do outside of the normal day-to-day.

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities of the Group FP&A Manager:

• Lead the monthly Group management reporting process, coordinating the production, review and consolidation of financial reporting across the business.
• Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Divisional Finance teams to understand performance and the key financial drivers across the Group.
• Challenge divisional commentary, assumptions and forecasts to ensure reporting provides meaningful and commercially relevant insight.
• Prepare high-quality reporting for the Leadership Team and Board.
• Produce clear executive presentations and Board papers, translating complex financial information into concise and insightful narratives.
• Lead the Group forecasting and in-year planning processes.
• Coordinate planning assumptions, guidance, templates and submissions across divisions and functions.
• Review and challenge forecast submissions to ensure a robust and realistic view of expected performance and year-end outcomes.
• Analyse forecast movements and clearly communicate their implications to senior Finance leadership capabilities.