FP&A Controller - Mat cover 12 months

Jdeprofessional; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jdeprofessional is seeking a qualified FP&A Controller in Maidenhead, UK. The role involves owning the forecasting process, managing P&L reporting, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in finance and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in the FMCG sector.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, managing annual budgets, and supporting long-term planning initiatives. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel expertise, and proactive initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in FMCG preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own business forecasting and provide analysis for decision-making.
• Manage total P&L reporting and insights.
• Prepare analysis for monthly review cycles.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Proactive initiative

Ability to prioritize

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or controlling

Qualified accountant with 5 years of PQE

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

JDE UK has a turnover of +€470 million. Key brands are Tassimo, Kenco, L’Or and Douwe Egberts. The FP&A team is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting and providing strategic insights to decision-making.

The focus of the FP&A Controller role is to work cross‑functional to understand the P&L fully and own the annual budget cycle and short and long‑term forecast process. This role will report to the FP&A manager.

Qualifications

Owner of all business forecasting and provides analysis to support decision‑making

• Responsible for the total P&L for reporting and providing insights and analysis including preparing monthly reporting decks to the UK leadership team and International Head Quarters (IHQ)
• Take ownership of the monthly forecast cycle, working closely with all the key stakeholders and providing the latest insights
• Prepare analysis and decks for the monthly review cycles (M meetings)
• Take ownership of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) planning, modelling and drive the reporting and prepare presentations of the plans (SMRD)
• Support medium to longer‑term planning process in the business – e.g., 5‑year Value Creation Plan or equivalent
• Work closely with the commercial finance team, Central Finance, and other company functions – Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Manufacturing – on short and long‑term projects to improve total performance
• Experience of COGs review and analysis
• Supporting with finance automation centred around Power BI
• Deputise for the FP&A manager when required

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5 years of PQE
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or controlling

Must have:

• Ability to work on own initiative / proactive
• Previous FMCG experience
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v‑lookups, knowledge of databases)
• Good written and oral communication skills – ability to challenge & influence in a commercial environment
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure