Strategic FP&A Manager: Budget, Forecast & Insights

William Jackson Food Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

William Jackson Food Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial analysis and reporting to corporate functions. The role requires delivering ad hoc analyses under tight deadlines, and to support continuous improvement in financial processes.

The successful candidate will manage and coach a Finance Business Partner, develop advanced financial models, and collaborate with senior managers to drive informed decisions. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior-level experience in financial analysis and management reporting.
• Advanced financial modelling skills with ability to update and develop models.
• Experience preparing financial analyses and management reports and partnering with non-finance senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate weekly and monthly P&L, reforecasting, variance analysis, pipeline analysis, and graphical summaries of financial performance.
• Consolidate the continuous improvement program and track against targets.
• Lead Budget and Forecast planning including P&L and balance sheet, ensuring timely, accurate information for decisions.
• Coordinate financial presentation packs for Actuals/Budget/Forecast.
• Support corporate consolidation analyses and reporting to meet timelines.
• Perform ad hoc financial data analysis, reconciliations, and reports for senior management or audits.
• Support process improvement initiatives in billing, reporting, indirect cost recovery, and analysis.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets reconciliations.
• Coach a Finance Business Partner with senior-level financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Maintain and enhance financial models and tooling.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Analysis and reporting

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/ACMA/CIMA qualification

Job description

William Jackson Food Group is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial analysis and reporting to corporate functions. The role requires delivering ad hoc analyses under tight deadlines, and to support continuous improvement in financial processes.

The successful candidate will manage and coach a Finance Business Partner, develop advanced financial models, and collaborate with senior managers to drive informed decisions. Strong communication is essential.