Group Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Westfalia Fruit; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier of fresh produce is seeking a Group Financial Analyst (FP&A) based in Kings Hill. This role includes leading the budget process, building financial models, and providing insights for senior leadership. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 remote

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multinational, multi-currency environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the desire to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts.
• Build and maintain robust financial models.
• Produce management reports and KPI benchmarks.

Skills

Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and are the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers, serving from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We\'re looking for a Group Financial Analyst (FP&A) to join our team in Kings Hill, West Malling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts aligned with the Group\'s growth strategy.
• Build and maintain robust financial models and dashboards using Power BI and other tools.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and deliver actionable insights.
• Develop scalable FP&A processes and enhance forecast accuracy across all three financial statements.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and supply chain teams to align budgets with strategic drivers.
• Monitor and drive improvements in Capex and Working Capital performance.
• Produce and present clear management reports and KPI benchmarks for senior leadership.
• Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with IFRS standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through KPI analysis and group-wide benchmarking.
• Drive automation, reporting improvements, and support financial system upgrades.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with FP&A experience.
• Proven experience in a multinational, multi-currency environment - ideally within FMCG or agriculture.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, numerical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Are a self-starter and have the desire to learn new skills and work towards change driving efficiencies and improvements.

Desirable

• "Big four" background is advantageous.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in an above market (Group or Regional) role is beneficial.

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 remote.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We\'re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.