Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Marks Sattin Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Gloucestershire is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive strategic decision-making and shape future success. This newly created role involves leading the budgeting process, delivering accurate performance analysis, and partnering with various departments to foster commercial growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and proven leadership experience, particularly in food or FMCG environments, alongside robust financial modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) required.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at board level.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and team leadership needed.
• Experience in food, FMCG, and/or manufacturing is preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop multi-year strategic plans.
• Deliver forecasting and performance analysis highlighting variances.
• Produce comprehensive financial reports and presentations.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain for growth.
• Build financial models for market expansion and investments.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Proactive communication

Financial modelling

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP Business One)

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Gloucestershire

£75,000 - £80,000

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our growing, market-leading food manufacturing client. Well established and performing well, they have created this new role of FP&A Manager to act as the commercial guardian of the business, driving strategic decision-making and shaping their future success.

You’ll be the bridge between Finance and the wider business, working closely with directors and non-finance stakeholders and this will therefore suit candidates currently working in FP&A, Business Partnering and Commercial Finance positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop multi-year strategic plans
• Deliver accurate forecasting and performance analysis, highlighting variances and opportunities
• Produce comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive commercial growth
• Build and maintain financial models to support market expansion and capital investment decisions
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 4
• Act as the first point of contact for ERP and IT-related matters

Ideal candidate profile

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at board level
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and team leadership
• Ideally experience in food, FMCG and/or manufacturing environments
• ERP systems knowledge (SAP Business One desirable)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• A proactive communicator with the ability to deliver change and build strong relationships

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