Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are currently recruiting for an FP&A Manager to join our team playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like‑minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.

About the role:

You will be responsible for driving annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics for our group central functions, including standard management reporting. You will be responsible for the ownership of analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs and as a key financial liaison, partnering with the various departments across group central functions.

Key Accountabilities:

Cash Forecast Management:

• End to end cash forecast process lead, delivering accurate short and long term cash flow outlooks for total group.
• Partnership with treasury team to support liquidity planning and strategic decision making.
• Liaison and collaboration with the cluster FDs on review of cash forecast.
• Business partnering with key functions to ensure delivery of improvements in DSO, DPO and inventory levels.
• Continuous improvement of key tools and systems, and evolve use of dashboards to deliver best in class insight for action.

Strategic Plan & Annual Plan:

• End to end strategic planning process lead, including long range financial planning and scenario modelling.
• Facilitation of cross functional workshops and partnering with key stakeholders to translate strategic goals into financial targets.
• Coordination and gatekeeper of the company’s annual budgeting process (annual plan), including cascade of operational targets to regional entities, consolidation of the key financial metrics and preparing the final presentations to senior stakeholders including Board.

Controls/Other

• Ensure compliance with appropriate control requirements, including SOX completion for designated areas.
• Ad hoc analysis and modelling particularly in support of the company’s refinancing, capital allocation, M&A benchmarking activities.
• Champion best practice across the wider FP&A network in the company and act as an informal coach to junior team members in the team.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, manufacturing or related field required
• Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Experience with planning systems and reporting technology, including with business intelligence tools and developing data visualisations
• Able to work under time pressure and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong excel skills and a wider interest in systems.
• Ability to constructively challenge assumptions and thinking.
• Knowledge of commercial, financial and operational reporting.

What we can offer you:

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below:

• An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
• The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods
• A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure

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We look forward to receiving your application.

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