Senior FP&A Analyst

Compleat Food Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK food manufacturer seeks a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. You will lead budgeting, prepare monthly reports, and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance financial discipline. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in FP&A, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of holiday. Join a dynamic finance team committed to fostering an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Hybrid working

Employee Volunteering Days

Online retailer discount scheme

24/7 access to financial aid support

Qualifications

• Minimum +3 years working in FP&A function.
• Ability to model business P&Ls and Cashflows.
• Experience in preparing executive-level reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare and deliver the Weekly Board Pack.
• Provide actionable insights to financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Qualified or part qualified accountant

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our ambitious Finance team in Nottingham. In this influential role, you'll transform data into meaningful insights, delivering precise analysis, insightful reporting, and forward‑looking models that empower strategic decisions across the business.

Who We Are :

The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK’s fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart.

At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of all our decision making. We work at the correct pace to take clear decisive actions and deliver on our commitments, on time, every time to drive positive difference, we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo.

Working Hours :

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30am‑5pm, 8:30pm‑4pm on Fridays. We also offer Hybrid and flexible working.

Your Duties Will Include :

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Lead the production of timelines, templates and communication
• Build relationships with all key stakeholders (Group Finance, Ops Finance, Commercial Finance)
• Prepare and deliver the Weekly Board Pack, including Profit & Loss (P&L); Operational Pages and Commercial Pages
• Working closely with Operational Pages and Commercial teams to understand variances
• Produce monthly Capex reports
• Liaise with the Central Assets team to understand expected capitalisation
• Reconcile expected Capex position to the month‑end balance sheet
• Track actuals vs. budget for Capex projects and prepare supporting commentary for review with the Central Capex team
• Rephase Capex spend in line with expectations and timelines, updating forecasts accordingly
• Review and analyse monthly cost centre reports produced by Central Finance (Accounting)
• Investigate insight for key variances against budget / forecast by engaging with cost centre owners
• Provide sensible period reporting with actionable insights and recommendations to support financial discipline and control to all departmental owners
• Prepare reports on a monthly, quarterly, biannual, or annual basis
• Coordinate with internal teams to source data
• Maintain audit trail and documentation for all submissions
• Support development of ad hoc financial models for:

• Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Serve as a finance liaison to departments across the organisation
• Provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support budget owners
• Ensure financial understanding and alignment with forecasts

Your Skills and Experience :

Qualified or part qualified accountant with at least +2 years PQE

Minimum +3 years of working in a FPA function

Good stakeholder management experience

Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills

Essential : Able to model business and departmental P&Ls, Balance Sheets and Cashflows and solid understanding of Profit & Loss, cash flow, and balance sheet mechanics

Essential : Strong Excel / Financial Modelling skills

Essential : Experience in Business Partnering Operational and Commercial Finance teams

Essential Experience preparing executive‑level reporting packs for review and presenting complex financial information to non‑finance stakeholders clearly

Ability to work at pace with a demanding workload and balancing pace with accuracy

Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple finance teams and business units

Benefits :

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High‑street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Well‑being Benefits
• Free on‑demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Well‑being benefits
• Free Financial well‑being mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies :

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

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