Financial Planning Analyst

Advocate Group; Ealing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking an FP&A Analyst for a fast-growing premium spirits business. You will support budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment in the UK.

You will partner with commercial and operations teams, build financial models, and develop dashboards to drive insights. Strong FP&A experience in FMCG or related sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with FP&A or commercial finance experience.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale or drinks industry preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to challenge stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate monthly management reporting
• Producing variance analysis and performance commentary
• Supporting annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Acting as a finance business partner to commercial and operational teams
• Building and enhancing financial models (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet)
• Developing dashboards and improving reporting processes
• Supporting systems and reporting improvement projects
• Monitoring cashflow and highlighting risks and opportunities

Skills

FP&A experience

Commercial finance experience

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Would you like to join a fast-growing, premium spirits business with an expanding international footprint?

This is an opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team that develops and markets high-quality spirits, combining heritage craft with modern brand building. With continued investment in distilling operations and global distribution, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

As the FP&A Analyst you will, play a pivotal role in the business, working with the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models.

The Role:

• Delivering accurate monthly management reporting
• Producing insightful variance analysis and performance commentary
• Supporting annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Acting as a finance business partner to commercial and operational teams
• Building and enhancing financial models (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet)
• Developing dashboards and improving reporting processes
• Supporting systems and reporting improvement projects
• Monitoring cashflow and highlighting risks and opportunities

About You:

• Qualified accountant with strong FP&A or commercial finance experience
• Background in FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale or drinks industry preferred
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive, detail-focused and solutions-oriented
• Strong communicator, able to present financial insights clearly
• Experience with ERP and reporting tools advantageous

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.