Senior Finance Business Partner - FMCG

Handle are currently working with a market leading FMCG brand who are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager! This is an 18-month fixed term contract that will manage the FP&A strategy for the UK business, including the annual and monthly forecast processes, reporting, and developing financial insights to inform business plans and strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Finance Business Partner to gain excellent experience in such a highly regarded brand!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the key Business Partner to the Marketing team, advising them on their project spend, contracts, forecasts, investment appraisals, and financial deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders ranging from local budget owners to Directors and Regional and HQ Finance teams.
• Assist with budget reallocations and financial modelling.
• Lead the annual forecasting project, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.
• Manage the monthly accrual process, ensuring cost-revenue matching and timing accruals.
• Ensure accurate accounting and analysis of marketing costs and revenue against forecasts, with precise balance sheet positions and reconciliations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Have worked in a similar FP&A and finance business partnering role in consumer goods.
• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent, QBE).
• Experienced in fast-paced environments, proactive in problem-solving, team-oriented, and able to take initiative.
• Analytical self-starter, keen to improve processes, identify risks, and offer alternatives.
• IT proficient, with advanced knowledge of MS Excel, SAP BI, and Hyperion.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to effectively engage stakeholders, including leadership.

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