FP&A Manager - FMCG

Our client is a globally recognized FMCG business based in Norwich - 12 month maternity cover Role Purpose This is a high-impact FP&A Manager role, reporting directly to the Group Head of FP&A, the role will play a central part in standardising reporting, building scalable financial models, automating processes, and delivering timely, decision-ready insights to senior leadership. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who can balance hands-on monthly delivery with longer-term architecture of FP&A processes, models, and dashboards. The role suits someone with experience in subscriber-driven, B2C, or TMT-style business models, and who is confident working in a complex, multi-entity international environment. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Pack Harmonisation • Design and standardise Group and Business Unit reporting packs covering financial and non-financial KPIs • Document data sources, assumptions, filters, ownership, and governance standards • Establish a consistent monthly FP&A cadence: data collection pack build review distribution • Embed subscriber-based metrics (e.g. acquisition cost, ARPU, retention, churn, lifetime value) into FP&A frameworks Financial Modelling & Analysis • Monthly P&L and integrated 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) • Rolling forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and scenario planning • Ad-hoc commercial and strategic business cases (ROI, payback, what-if analysis) • Collaborate closely with strategic finance, FP&A colleagues, and business stakeholders to validate assumptions Data Visualisation & Dashboards • Develop interactive, self-service dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) • Produce clear executive-level visuals (waterfalls, trends, variance analysis) highlighting key insights Systems Design & Automation • Partner with data and BI teams to enable real-time management information • Translate FP&A requirements into system specifications (ERP / FP&A tools such as Unit4 or similar) • Automate manual data processes using Power Query, macros, or ETL tools • Prototype dashboards consolidating GL and sub-ledger data into a single source of truth Governance & Controls • Implement quarterly FP&A “housekeeping” processes (version control, archiving, folder structures) • Maintain robust model versioning and change logs • Support definition of RACI ownership for master data management Stakeholder Collaboration • Act as FP&A point of contact for Group functions (Sales, Marketing, Commercial, IT, etc.) and senior leadership • Partner with Finance Business Partners by providing analysis, models, and insights • Facilitate regular FP&A alignment sessions to manage priorities and escalate issues Ad-hoc & Project Work • Provide additional capacity during peak month-end and planning cycles • Lead quick-win automation and reporting improvement initiatives • Support M&A and corporate finance projects as required