FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

Global FMCG / Beauty Brand

£80,000 - £90,000 + 10% bonus

London offices

Hybrid working - 3 days office

Responsibilities

• Act as a high-level analyst providing insights to senior management while maintaining a hands-on approach to accounting matters.
• Identify, anticipate, and report financial and business risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models to support ongoing and future projects.
• Prepare and analyse monthly reports, including:
• Sales performance by product, brand, and region, with forecasts.
• Shipment and retail selling trends with projections.
• Profitability analysis by customer, brand, and market.
• Cost analysis, forecasting, and recommendations.
• Financial simulations, budget modelling, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Comparative analysis versus prior years, budgets, forecasts, and plans.
• Lead budget preparation, reforecasting, and three-year business planning, including marketing cost allocations by region.
• Monitor operational stock control, including cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, inventory rotation, and stock reconciliation.
• Analyse and track business plans for new projects.
• Oversee intercompany transaction reporting and transfer pricing controls.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure monthly financial statement accuracy and balance sheet control.
• Gather and analyse internal financial data and market trends.
• Drive process automation and contribute as a key user in IT system developments.
• Participate in new business development initiatives.

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Consumer Industry experience - highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take on additional responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
• Strong adherence to strict deadlines and structured processes.