Senior FP&A Analyst

70,000 Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. - 75,000 + Bonus + BenefitsPermanentRef: 9442Location – 30 mins on train from Central London (Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home)We are supporting a multinational FMCG leader with a strong portfolio of well-established consumer brands.

Operating across international markets, the business is continuing to invest in its finance capability and is seeking a commercially focused Senior FP&A Analyst to provide insight, challenge and financial support to key stakeholders across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to join a highly visible FP&A function within a complex international business where finance has genuine influence over strategic decision-making. The role offers broad exposure across commercial finance, forecasting, modelling, acquisition activity and executive reporting, with regular interaction with senior leadership and ownership of business-critical analysis.

The role sits within a relatively small but high-performing FP&A team. The environment is fast-paced, commercially focused, and highly analytical, requiring someone who can add value immediately with minimal ramp-up time.

FP&A plays a critical role in supporting business decisions through detailed forecasting, financial analysis and reporting. The RoleLead month-end FP&A activities, reporting and variance analysis. Own forecasting and budgeting processes across the business.

Provide customer and product profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making. Deliver insightful reporting, KPI analysis and financial performance reviews. Support pricing analysis and maintain customer pricing trackers.

Partner closely with Commercial, Finance and cross-functional stakeholders. Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support for new initiatives and product launches. Participate in Board and Senior Leadership meetings, presenting key financial insights.

Support the implementation and enhancement of reporting and forecasting tools. Manage and develop a direct-report FP&A Analyst. The CandidateACCA or CIMA qualified. Proven FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering experience.

Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capability. Experience analysing large data sets and translating findings into commercial recommendations. Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and Power Query experience would be advantageous.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence senior leaders and operate in a business partnering environment. Previous people management or mentoring experience is desirable. FMCG, Food, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing or related industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a market-leading international business and play a key role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the organisation.

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