Job Description

The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business growth. They will collaborate with the FC and senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial analysis and actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, ability to think “big picture” and strategically, strong communication, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful information for the wider business.

This role will be responsible for all forward near-term looking financial information, including the annual budget, quarterly forecasting and rolling forecasts in between. It will also be key to delivery our longer term plan, going out to the 5 year strategic plan for the company. This includes producing insightful reports for stakeholders, including senior management, to enhance operational efficiency and long-term financial performance.

Requirements

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Overall FP&A
• Monthly cadence (Monthly forecasting)
• Budgeting & 5 YP

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Reporting Focused Areas

· This includes taking ownership for the preparation of the power point slides/reports for delivery to FC and CFO to explain major drivers of forecasts/budget and explain key movements vs previous expectations (eg 5YP, budget or forecast)

· Create Board presentations to show key drivers of budget/forecast at a higher level of detail but ensuring key messages are conveyed

· Develop and maintain dashboards and reports, including charts, tables and graphs to enable presentation of data in an effective format.

· Leading the automation of Board reports and business performance reports to drive accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.

· Risks and Opportunity tracking to ensure the Senior Leadership Team is well informed on potential headwinds, that there are no surprises, and mitigating actions can be taken.

• Financial Analysis & Modelling

· Evaluating financial and business performance, with trends, variances and risks and highlighting areas for improvement.

Strategic Funding Control & Cashflow Reporting

• Cashflow
• Strategic Funding from WB

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted partner to the FC, senior leadership, and business unit heads, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the controlling and BP teams, as well as business unit owners to ensure alignment during the budget and forecasting processes.
• Support non-finance stakeholders in managing their cost budgets, offering guidance to improve financial outcomes as required.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimisation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial planning and analysis.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimise tools and systems to improve financial analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.

· Recommendations and implementation of process and reporting improvements through automation solutions and standardisation across the business.

Team Development

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the Finance function

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 24 Days Annual Leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution.
• Discretionary Management Bonus.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to work within one of the UK's leading agricultural businesses using modern technology and farming practices.