Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Twinings Ovaltine; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to support growth and improvement. The role involves partnering with business units, providing financial insights, and leading strategic projects. Ideal candidates will have significant commercial experience, a relevant finance qualification, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and a yearly bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Yearly Bonus

Flexible Working Options

25 Days Holiday

Onsite Gym

Employee Discount Scheme

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Car Allowance

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience in business planning and analysis.
• Experience working with senior non-finance managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business analyst for several Group Business Units.
• Provide high-quality financial and commercial support.
• Lead or support major projects such as acquisitions.

Skills

Commercial Experience

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Application Deadline: 29 May 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Description

Great People Work Here

Are you searching for a career with variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration? Do you want the freedom to explore and the opportunity to innovate? TwiningsOvo offers this and more.

We seek individuals who are genuinely interested in our brand and committed to doing their best. In return, we provide a comprehensive employee benefits package, reflecting our appreciation of your value. This role offers growth potential and the tools to succeed.

The FP&A Manager plays a vital role in supporting the continuous improvement and growth of TwiningsOvo by acting as a key link between the business units and leadership.

You will partner with various Business Units, maintaining a detailed understanding of their performance, challenges, and operations, providing genuine commercial insights for growth opportunities.

The role also involves responsibilities related to group planning and financial tracking, requiring an ability to understand daily operations and elevate insights to strategic recommendations for senior management. It involves working across a global beverage business with international supply chains, requiring regular travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a business analyst for several Group Business Units, maintaining strong relationships with BU management and understanding their financial levers and performance.
• Provide high-quality financial and commercial support to BU and group management to aid business objectives.
• Offer insightful recommendations by understanding the BU, its market, and strategic direction.
• Lead or support major projects such as acquisitions, restructuring, and efficiency reviews.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, synthesizing insights from data reporting systems.
• Assist in preparing quarterly presentations for the CEO/CFO to the ABF board.
• Design and maintain value-adding reporting processes and analysis tools for the group.
• Review capital projects and marketing investments, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee period reporting and analysis from BUs and Finance teams, summarizing for senior management.
• Support initiatives to enhance finance partnering capabilities and share best practices across the group.
• Anticipate senior leadership information needs and collaborate with BUs to fulfill them.
• Develop and maintain key relationships across the business.
• Act as a role model for Twinings values.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant commercial experience, including business planning and analysis, preferably within FMCG or decentralized businesses.
• Relevant Finance qualification.
• Experience working with senior non-finance managers, providing complex business insights.
• Experience in project evaluation, including supply and overhead projects.
• Experience assessing investments with unpredictable returns, such as marketing.
• Understanding of pricing strategies.
• Experience in control environment reviews or audits.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and market understanding.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends and synthesize information.
• Ability to incorporate external insights and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Proficient communication and engagement skills, curious and knowledgeable.
• Self-motivated, able to challenge constructively.
• Culturally aware with flexibility in international contexts.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, intellectual rigor, and persistence.

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Flexible working options.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with holiday purchase/sell options.
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre.
• Perkbox employee discount scheme.
• Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 10%.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Cash plan via SimplyHealth.
• Onsite and online staff discounts.
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance.
• Generous Car Allowance.
• Electric Car Scheme.