Interim FP&A Manager

12 Month FTC

A leading FMCG organisation is seeking a high‑performing FP&A Manager to join its dynamic finance function. This is a pivotal role within a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment, working across iconic household brands and partnering closely with senior leadership.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will play a central role in shaping financial performance, driving forecasting excellence, and providing strategic insights that influence decision‑making at both UK and international levels.

The Role

As FP&A Controller, you will take ownership of the full forecasting cycle and be responsible for delivering high‑quality analysis across the total P&L. You will work cross‑functionally with Commercial Finance, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure the business has clear visibility of performance and future outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all business forecasting, providing robust analysis and insight to support strategic decisions.

• Own the total P&L reporting, preparing monthly performance decks for UK Leadership and International HQ.

• Manage the monthly forecast cycle, collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely updates.

• Prepare analysis and presentations for monthly business review meetings (M meetings).

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including modelling, reporting and senior‑level presentations (SMRD).

• Support the medium‑ and long‑term planning cycles, including 5‑year value creation planning.

• Partner with Commercial Finance and wider business functions to drive performance improvement initiatives.

• Conduct COGs analysis and review, identifying trends and opportunities.

• Support finance automation and reporting enhancements, particularly through Power BI.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 5+ years PQE.

• Strong background in FMCG or a similarly fast‑paced consumer environment.

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.

• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, database familiarity).

• Confident communicator able to challenge, influence and partner across the business.

• Proactive, self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for driving performance.