FP&A Manager - FMCG
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- England,East of England,Norfolk,Norwich
- Full Time, Contract
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Our client is a globally recognized FMCG business based in Norwich - 12 month maternity cover
Role Purpose
This is a high-impact FP&A Manager role, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A, the role will play a central part in standardising reporting, building scalable financial models, automating processes, and delivering timely, decision-ready insights to senior leadership.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who can balance hands-on monthly delivery with longer-term architecture of FP&A processes, models, and dashboards.
The role suits someone with experience in subscriber-driven, B2C, or TMT-style business models, and who is confident working in a complex, multi-entity international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Pack Harmonisation
*Design and standardise Group and Business Unit reporting packs covering financial and non-financial KPIs
*Document data sources, assumptions, filters, ownership, and governance standards
*Establish a consistent monthly FP&A cadence: data collection pack build review distribution
*Embed subscriber-based metrics (e.g. acquisition cost, ARPU, retention, churn, lifetime value) into FP&A frameworks
Financial Modelling & Analysis
*Monthly P&L and integrated 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
*Rolling forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and scenario planning
*Ad-hoc commercial and strategic business cases (ROI, payback, what-if analysis)
*Collaborate closely with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions
Data Visualisation & Dashboards
*Develop interactive, self-service dashboards (Power BI or equivalent)
*Produce clear executive-level visuals (waterfalls, trends, variance analysis) highlighting key insights
Systems Design & Automation
*Partner with data and BI teams to enable real-time management information
*Translate FP&A requirements into system specifications (ERP / FP&A tools such as Unit4 or similar)
*Automate manual data processes using Power Query, macros, or ETL tools
*Prototype dashboards consolidating GL and sub-ledger data into a single source of truth
Governance & Controls
*Implement quarterly FP&A "housekeeping" processes (version control, archiving, folder structures)
*Maintain robust model versioning and change logs
*Support definition of RACI ownership for master data management
Stakeholder Collaboration
*Act as FP&A point of contact for Group functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, etc.) and senior leadership
*Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing analysis, models, and insights
*Facilitate regular FP&A alignment sessions to manage priorities and escalate issues
Ad-hoc & Project Work
*Provide additional capacity during peak month-end and planning cycles
*Lead quick-win automation and reporting improvement initiatives
*Support M&A and corporate finance projects as required
Role Purpose
This is a high-impact FP&A Manager role, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A, the role will play a central part in standardising reporting, building scalable financial models, automating processes, and delivering timely, decision-ready insights to senior leadership.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who can balance hands-on monthly delivery with longer-term architecture of FP&A processes, models, and dashboards.
The role suits someone with experience in subscriber-driven, B2C, or TMT-style business models, and who is confident working in a complex, multi-entity international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Pack Harmonisation
*Design and standardise Group and Business Unit reporting packs covering financial and non-financial KPIs
*Document data sources, assumptions, filters, ownership, and governance standards
*Establish a consistent monthly FP&A cadence: data collection pack build review distribution
*Embed subscriber-based metrics (e.g. acquisition cost, ARPU, retention, churn, lifetime value) into FP&A frameworks
Financial Modelling & Analysis
*Monthly P&L and integrated 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
*Rolling forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and scenario planning
*Ad-hoc commercial and strategic business cases (ROI, payback, what-if analysis)
*Collaborate closely with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions
Data Visualisation & Dashboards
*Develop interactive, self-service dashboards (Power BI or equivalent)
*Produce clear executive-level visuals (waterfalls, trends, variance analysis) highlighting key insights
Systems Design & Automation
*Partner with data and BI teams to enable real-time management information
*Translate FP&A requirements into system specifications (ERP / FP&A tools such as Unit4 or similar)
*Automate manual data processes using Power Query, macros, or ETL tools
*Prototype dashboards consolidating GL and sub-ledger data into a single source of truth
Governance & Controls
*Implement quarterly FP&A "housekeeping" processes (version control, archiving, folder structures)
*Maintain robust model versioning and change logs
*Support definition of RACI ownership for master data management
Stakeholder Collaboration
*Act as FP&A point of contact for Group functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, etc.) and senior leadership
*Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing analysis, models, and insights
*Facilitate regular FP&A alignment sessions to manage priorities and escalate issues
Ad-hoc & Project Work
*Provide additional capacity during peak month-end and planning cycles
*Lead quick-win automation and reporting improvement initiatives
*Support M&A and corporate finance projects as required
Job number 3352413
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Company Details:
Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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