Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Wellbeing and recharge days

On-site gym and wellbeing facilities

Employee discounts and staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Exposure to international business

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners, partnering with a globally recognised FMCG brand, is recruiting an FP&A Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be central to strategic decision-making, partnering with senior leaders across Commercial, Sales and Operations to drive performance and shape the business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced consumer environment and enjoy turning financial insight into meaningful commercial outcomes, this is a high-impact opportunity to influence growth,

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
• FMCG / consumer products / retail or manufacturing sector experience.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling capability.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial conversations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Proactive and curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the business.
• Deliver insightful analysis that brings financial performance to life for strategic decisions.
• Partner with Commercial, Sales and Marketing to understand drivers and improve profitability.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investments and growth.
• Identify risks and opportunities within forecasts and provide recommendations.
• Produce meaningful management reporting and executive presentations.
• Support business cases for new products, promotions and capital investments.
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes.
• Influence senior stakeholders to improve decision-making and performance.

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Venture Recruitment Partners is delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised FMCG brand to recruit an FP&A Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As a key member of the finance team, you'll be at the centre of strategic decision-making, partnering with senior leaders across Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive performance, influence investment decisions and shape the future direction of the business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced consumer environment, enjoy challenging the status quo and love turning financial insight into meaningful commercial outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Opportunity

Joining a high-performing and collaborative finance function, you'll take ownership of the planning, forecasting and performance management process, providing the insight and challenge needed to help the business achieve its ambitious growth objectives.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify risks, uncover opportunities and ensure decisions are driven by robust financial analysis and commercial understanding.

This is an opportunity to have a real voice within the business, partnering with influential leaders and contributing to decisions that directly impact growth, profitability and investment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the business.
• Delivering insightful analysis that brings financial performance to life and supports strategic decision-making.
• Partnering with Commercial, Sales and Marketing teams to understand key performance drivers and improve profitability.
• Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support investment decisions, growth initiatives and business strategy.
• Identifying risks and opportunities within forecasts and providing recommendations for action.
• Producing meaningful management reporting and executive-level presentations.
• Supporting business cases for new products, promotions, customer opportunities and capital investments.
• Driving continuous improvement across planning, reporting and FP&A processes.
• Influencing and challenging senior stakeholders to improve decision-making and business performance.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a commercially astute finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and translating numbers into compelling business insight.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Previous experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance or Business Partnering roles.
• FMCG, consumer products, retail or manufacturing sector experience.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling capability.
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial conversations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• A proactive and curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected global consumer brand where Finance is viewed as a true strategic partner to the business.

You'll have exposure to senior leadership, influence high-profile decisions and gain valuable experience within a dynamic, commercially driven environment.

Alongside a competitive salary package, you'll benefit from:

• Annual performance bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Additional wellbeing and recharge days.
• On-site gym and wellbeing facilities.
• Employee discounts and staff benefits.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to an international business environment.