Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Group FP&A ManagerLocation: West LondonSector: ConsumerSalary: Up to £95,000

We are exclusively partnering with a private equity-backed, international consumer business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey, seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Group FP&A Manager. The company is a global leader, managing a diverse portfolio of premium assets, with operations spanning multiple jurisdictions and revenues exceeding £800m.

With a strong focus on strategic expansion, the business is undergoing a significant transformation. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the FP&A function, drive insightful financial planning, and influence critical business decisions in a high-growth environment.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the successful candidate will be instrumental in financial storytelling, ensuring the leadership team has clear, accurate, and data-driven insights to support decision-making. The role requires big-picture thinking, with a strong emphasis on cash flow management, forecasting accuracy, and performance analysis across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning the Group’s financial forecasting and cash flow planning, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Providing big-picture financial insights, acting as a key partner to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders, confidently challenging assumptions where necessary.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, delivering clear and insightful analysis to support decision-making.
• Developing and enhancing FP&A frameworks, including budgeting, long-term planning, and scenario modelling.
• Driving performance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across multiple business units.
• Strengthening communication between Group Finance and Business Units, ensuring financial clarity and alignment across the organisation.
• Optimising reporting processes, improving efficiency and ensuring best-in-class financial insights for the leadership team.
• Supporting M&A activity and strategic projects, providing financial evaluation and modelling where needed.
• Developing and leading a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified, with a strong foundation in financial planning, analysis, and commercial finance.
• Extensive experience in group-level FP&A within international businesses.
• Proven track record in cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and multi-entity financial analysis.
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining a sharp focus on reporting accuracy and financial details.
• Strong ability to challenge leadership and provide strategic financial insights, while maintaining constructive professional relationships.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at alba.amigo@phippscameron.com