Interim Senior FP&A Manager

JAG Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JAG Talent is recruiting an experienced FP&A professional for a fast‑growing consumer business. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and P&L planning, while owning multi‑channel performance including Amazon and TikTok Shop.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, translate complex data into insights, and drive automation of planning and reporting processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years' finance experience with FP&A or commercial finance exposure.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in consumer/retail/e-commerce environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, P&L and cash-flow planning.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including P&L and cash flow planning, regular reforecasts and ongoing revenue updates.
• Own the commercial performance of the omnichannels- Amazon, TikTok Shop.
• Prepare regular business performance reviews, combining financial and operational information to identify key trends, drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of senior management and Board-level reporting, translating complex financial information into clear and compelling business insights.
• Lead scenario modelling, financial analysis and ad hoc projects to support strategic decisions, including investment, pricing, growth and commercial initiatives.
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support business planning and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders, acting as a trusted finance partner to budget owners and business leaders.
• Partnering closely with Digital Marketing and be happy to focus on BAU.
• Challenge performance constructively, providing insight into the financial and commercial implications of key business decisions.
• Take ownership of the development and optimisation of the business's FP&A systems, reporting tools and planning processes.
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting structures and data processes to increase automation, efficiency and visibility.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of new planning or reporting technology where appropriate.
• Ensure financial planning tools and processes are designed around the needs of budget holders and provide clear, actionable information.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial finance

Stakeholder partnering

Excel modelling

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Consumer industry experience preferred / DTC

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded FP&A professional to join a growing, fast-paced consumer business.

Working as part of the Commercial Finance team, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, supporting decision-making and helping the business understand the key drivers behind its performance. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys working with data, partnering with stakeholders and operating in an environment where the business is continuing to evolve.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including P&L and cash flow planning, regular reforecasts and ongoing revenue updates
• Own the commercial performance of the omnichannels- Amazon, TikTok Shop
• Prepare regular business performance reviews, combining financial and operational information to identify key trends, drivers, risks and opportunities
• Support the preparation of senior management and Board-level reporting, translating complex financial information into clear and compelling business insights
• Lead scenario modelling, financial analysis and ad hoc projects to support strategic decisions, including investment, pricing, growth and commercial initiatives
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support business planning and decision-making
• Build strong relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders, acting as a trusted finance partner to budget owners and business leaders
• Partnering closely with Digital Marketing and be happy to focus on BAU
• Challenge performance constructively, providing insight into the financial and commercial implications of key business decisions.
• Take ownership of the development and optimisation of the business's FP&A systems, reporting tools and planning processes
• Develop and improve financial models, reporting structures and data processes to increase automation, efficiency and visibility
• Lead the implementation and adoption of new planning or reporting technology where appropriate
• Ensure financial planning tools and processes are designed around the needs of budget holders and provide clear, actionable information
• 5–8+ years’ finance experience, ideally with significant FP&A/commercial finance exposure
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in consumer, retail, e-commerce, FMCG, beauty, fashion or similar environments
• Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting and P&L/cash-flow planning
• Proven experience with commercial analysis, scenario modelling and performance reporting
• Experience analysing channel profitability / multi-channel commercial performance
• Strong business partnering skills with senior commercial and operational stakeholders
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities
• Experience preparing senior management / Board-level reporting
• Strong Excel / financial modelling skills and confidence working with complex data
• Experience improving FP&A processes, reporting, automation or planning systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Commercially minded, analytical and hands-on, with the ability to hit the ground running