FP&A Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in the UK is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their finance team. The role involves driving performance through financial analysis, managing financial reporting, and providing strategic support to senior leadership, including the MD and CFO. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with proven experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively. This full-time position is based in London, England and represents an exciting opportunity in the fast-paced hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified in CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of finance experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills are necessary.
• Clear communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Candidate must be proactive and able to meet pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end reporting process and provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Consolidate weekly operating reports and validate analysis.
• Coordinate the annual planning process to align with business objectives.
• Produce financial models for new business opportunities.

Skills

Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

2+ years relevant finance experience

Good commercial and business acumen

Ability to analyse complex financial information

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and highly organised

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Base pay range

£90,000.00-£110,000.00

We are working with a business known for their presence in the Hospitality and Leisure sector, across the country. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FP&A Manager to join the finance team of this foodservice leader.

The FP&A Manager will provide support and challenge to the wider business, driving performance and commercial goals through strategic decision‑making alongside the MD, CFO, and UK Executive.

Consolidate UK business reporting and deliver detailed financial analysis for new opportunities in line with parent company requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end reporting process. Analyse complex financial information to provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making purposes.
• Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.
• Consolidate Weekly Operating Reports for all units, validate summary analysis/narrative and deliver insightful analysis of results before submission.
• Coordinate the annual plan process, ensuring this supports the business objectives.
• Consolidate the unit budgets whilst proactively challenging the validity of assumptions used and culminating in a set of balanced risks and opportunities.
• Completion of 3/5 year plans in line with strategic objectives.
• Produce a rolling forecast and a schedule of risks and opportunities every month.
• Preparation of all management reporting packs, including weekly, monthly, forecast and budget for the UK Executive and Group.
• Produce financial modelling for potential new business. Using business and industry knowledge, critically appraise the opportunity in line with the UK’s existing portfolio and strategic goals. Review new business trading against the business case.
• Completion of ONS and other statutory surveys.
• Provide financial support to other functional departments.
• Other ad‑hoc analysis and reporting requirements.

The successful candidate

• Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 2+ years relevant finance experience
• Good commercial and business acumen
• Ability to analyse complex financial information
• Excellent communication skills, including being able to present complex information in a clear and concise format
• Be proactive, challenging, highly organised and work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, and be confident in partnering with the business to help drive better results
• Use of Excel to a good standard as required in a senior finance role

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Hospitality, Restaurants, and Accounting