Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Pilgrim’s Europe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food producer in the UK as the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting, where you’ll oversee financial planning, reporting, and investment processes across Europe. With a focus on driving financial governance and strategic decision-making, this role involves leading a high-performing team and collaborating across various business units in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Independent thinker with a structured approach.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Confident communicator and presenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting processes.
• Enhance monthly management reporting.
• Manage annual budget and strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

BI tools

Job description

Why Join Us?

Join one of the UK’s largest food producers and a key part of the global Pilgrim’s Pride Group. At our European regional head office in Uxbridge, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Europe. This is more than just a finance role — it’s a chance to shape the future of a dynamic FMCG business and fast-track your career in a truly international environment.

This role has a 5 day onsite working model at our offices in Uxbridge. There are also elements of travel on an AD HOC basis.

Role Purpose

As Head of Financial Planning & Reporting, you will lead the financial planning, reporting, and capital investment review processes across Pilgrim’s Europe. You will drive standardisation, accuracy, and insight across all financial outputs, consolidating performance across multiple business units into a unified European view. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic decisions, identifying EBIT enhancement opportunities, and ensuring robust financial governance.

What will I be doing?

• Act as a visible leader, setting the rhythm for the financial planning cycle.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Partner with business units to challenge and support financial performance and planning.
• Lead the development of long-term strategic plans and financial forecasts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Own and enhance monthly management reporting and board packs.
• Standardise financial reporting across Europe, including SG&A and EBITDA definitions.
• Deliver detailed P&L analysis and insightful commentary on business performance.
• Consolidate results into a single currency for group-level reporting.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning processes.
• Manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee CAPEX financials and ensure robust investment proposals.

What do I need to have?

• Independent thinker with a structured, analytical approach.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
• Confident communicator and presenter, able to simplify complex financials.
• Cross-functional collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge (SAP, Anaplan, BI tools).
• Deep understanding of protein carcass costing models is a plus.