Senior FP&A Analyst- Hybrid 12 month FTC

At Jordans Cereals, we never settle for bland. For over 50 years, we’ve been crafting wholesome, tasty and healthier cereals that bring nature’s best to breakfast tables around the world. As pioneers in cereals, we’ve always pushed boundaries – combining curiosity, bold thinking and natural ingredients to stay ahead and inspire the category. Proud to be part of Associated British Foods (ABF), we pair the strength of a global group with the agility of a forward-thinking brand. Jordans is more than cereals – it’s a place to grow your career. Curiosity is our secret ingredient. We think differently, act bravely and collaborate with energy and openness to bring out the best in each other. Together we pioneer innovation, build distinctive brands beyond the bowl, and own our impact on people and planet. Your next opportunity could be just one click away.

Overview Of Role

Step into a role where your insights shape the future of the business. As our Senior FP&A Analyst, you’ll be the driving force behind our forecasts, budgets and commercial performance story — partnering with senior leaders and Commercial teams to bring clarity, challenge and confidence to every decision.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Consolidate forecasts and budgets, working closely with finance leads and business partners. Aggregate and analyse period results to assess performance, both period and year-to-date. Prepare insightful commentary for group reporting. Provide financial insights to the Finance Director and JDR Board. Lead the consolidation of board reporting, covering financial and non-financial metrics. Own consolidation total business working capital forecasting, engaging with key stakeholders to optimise working capital forecast and identify areas for improvement.
• Commercial Finance: Support Commercial Finance activities as and when required, ranging from decision support, controls and governance through to reporting.
• Other: Adhere to all JDR/ABF controls/procedures to ensure financial integrity across the business. Financial controls - Period end and YTD reconciliations; audit schedules; capex submissions; stocktaking support. Responsible for adhering to safe systems of work processes and acting in a safe manner to always protect the health and safety of yourself and others. Ad-hoc duties as required.

The Right Person

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or financial business partnering. Ideally within an FMCG environment.
• Excellent financial modelling capability and advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with planning systems or BI tools is highly advantageous.
• A proactive mindset with a high degree of ownership being able to drive improvements, challenge constructively, and seek opportunities to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting quality.
• Ability to build effective relationships across finance and the wider business, influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills, capable of preparing clear, concise financial commentary and presenting complex information in a simple, insightful way.
• High attention to detail balanced with the ability to understand the broader business context.
• Experience in working capital management or cash forecasting is desirable.
• Strong adherence to financial controls, governance, and process discipline.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Up to 10% bonus
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff shop
• Bupa and a Health cash plan
• Plus hybrid and flexible working (minimum of 2 days in our Biggleswade office).