FP&A Analyst (New Business)

Impact Food Group; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Junior FP&A Analyst to join a dynamic Finance team. This role focuses on reviewing financial assumptions for new site tenders and extensions, preparing forecasts, and supporting the Finance Business Partners. With a commitment to creating a positive food culture, this forward-thinking company values self-motivated individuals eager to learn and grow. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a company pension scheme, in a supportive environment that fosters professional development.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to online Learning platform

Employee wellbeing platform

IFG rewards for high street discounts

Annual Summer Party with company awards

Qualifications

• Degree in accountancy-related field required.
• Experience in finance roles such as Management Accountant or Finance Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Review financials for new site tenders and extensions.
• Assist in preparing forecasts and budgets for the business.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data manipulation

Education

Degree in accountancy-related field

Tools

Sage 200

PowerPoint

Job description

Role: FP&A Analyst (New Business)
Salary: Flexible & Fantastic Benefits
Location: Woking (Flexible Working 3 Days Office)

At Impact Food Group, we are more than a school caterer. We are driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop, and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry-leading brands Innovate, Cucina, and Chapter One, we cater for over 550,000 students, operating in excess of 600 schools with growth each year.

Due to continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior FP&A Analyst to join the brilliant Commercial Finance team with a focus on providing support to the wider business. You will join a growing Finance team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group.

What you will be doing

This role will report into the Head of Commercial Finance, working in a team of 7. The year-end is July, and the finance system used is Sage 200.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to review financials for new site tenders, prepare financials for retenders for existing site extensions, and support the Finance Business Partners in challenging assumptions on tenders and extensions. We require someone who has good organisational skills, can self-prioritise, communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance staff, and has a high attention to detail.

Duties include:

1. Review and challenge financial assumptions for new site tenders
2. Prepare financials for extensions to existing sites
3. Challenge sales assumptions to improve new site modelling
4. Assist in the preparation of the forecasts and budgets for the business
5. Review performance of new business against tender
6. Assist in the year-end audit process

What we are looking for

• Education to a degree level in an accountancy-related field
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in a finance team in roles such as Management Accountant, Finance Analyst
• Experience in a multi-site environment is highly desirable
• Ability to manipulate large data sets as well as build PowerPoint presentation packs
• Self-motivated, career-driven, and willing to learn and develop
• Experience in the Hospitality industry is a plus

What We’d Love To Give You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing platform
• IFG rewards for high street discounts
• Annual Summer Party with company awards

Additional Details

IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is confidential and complies with GDPR.