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We are partnering with a high growth consumer focused manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its leadership, infrastructure and finance capability. Following a period of significant change and transformation, the business is now focused on building a modern, value adding finance function aligned to its operational scale and growth ambitions. As part of this journey, the organisation has created a new FP&A Manager role, designed to strengthen forward looking insight, improve decision support and embed stronger commercial partnering across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting into a senior finance leader, the FP&A Manager will play a central role in shaping how financial insight supports business performance. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to define and embed best practice FP&A processes rather than inherit legacy ways of working.

Key responsibilities will include:
*Ownership of the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles, ensuring clarity, accuracy and robust assumptions
*Production of high quality monthly performance reporting, including variance analysis, KPIs and clear narrative for senior stakeholders
*Acting as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial teams, supporting decision making across manufacturing, supply chain and commercial functions
*Development and enhancement of financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment cases and scenario planning
*Improving the quality, relevance and consistency of management information, moving the finance function towards a more forward looking and commercially focused approach
*Supporting the design and implementation of improved financial controls, planning processes and reporting frameworks as the business continues to evolve
*This role will suit someone who enjoys operating close to the business, influencing outcomes and building capability, rather than working within a purely reporting led environment.

Person
The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:
*Proven experience in an FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering role
*Background within FMCG, consumer products, or a broader manufacturing environment
*Strong business partnering capability with the confidence to challenge, influence and add value beyond finance
*Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into insight
*A proactive, pragmatic mindset suited to a fast paced, evolving organisation
*Professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a newly created, high impact FP&A role, offering real influence, visibility and the chance to shape how finance supports the wider business.
For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please apply or contact Gary Darlington directly.