FP&A Controller – Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

The FP&A Controller will partner with commercial and operational teams to fully understand the P&L, own the annual budgeting cycle and drive both short‑ and long‑term forecasting. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this role provides strategic financial insights that influence decisions across the UK business and the International Headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Own all business forecasting and deliver analysis to support decision‑making.
• Manage total P&L reporting, preparing monthly decks for UK leadership and International Headquarters.
• Lead the monthly forecast cycle, collaborating with key stakeholders and delivering up‑to‑date insights.
• Prepare analysis and presentation decks for monthly review meetings (M meetings).
• Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) – modelling, reporting and presenting the plan (SMRD).
• Support medium‑ to long‑term planning initiatives such as a 5‑year Value Creation Plan.
• Collaborate with Commercial Finance, Central Finance, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Manufacturing on projects to improve overall performance.
• Conduct COGS review and analysis.
• Support finance automation initiatives centred around Power BI.
• Deputise for the FP&A Manager when required.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or controlling.
• Proactive, able to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Previous experience in FMCG.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of challenging and influencing in a commercial environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, V‑lookups, database knowledge).
• Power BI for finance automation and reporting.